In King Lear, by William Shakespeare , the fool is one of the most important characters in the play. Rarely has there existed a fool of such cruelty and common sense as the fool in King Lear. ... (I, iv, 184) By pointing out his superiority to the King, he cruelly underscores Lear's senility, while returning to the continuous theme of "nothing," constructed wholly by Lear. ... Child-like in his character, loved, pampered and indulged he enjoys the King's good graces despite his continuous devastating remarks. ... A psychological analysis of his subversive action would reveal that Le...

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Once this sin is established, an analysis can be made whether the King is redeemed, how, and why. ... He described King Lear as a "pure tragedy". ... In the storm scenes we are introduced to a new character the Fool who symbolises Lear's conscience to which he is becoming in tune with. ... Do you believe King Lear is a tale of redemption? Thank you and enjoy studying King Lear. ...

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