Proposing a test of his daughters' adoration, King Lear asks them each to describe how much they truly love him. ... Goneril, Lear's eldest daughter, is the first female character to speak in the play. ... The third and final female character of King Lear stands as the exact opposite of her sisters: Cordelia, Lear's youngest daughter, is least seen throughout the play. ... This resolution comes at the climax of the play: although good has somewhat triumphed, the King and all three of his daughters perish. ... These women hold the most important roles of any characters in King ...

• Word Count: 1537
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School