Reflections

In the beginning, we see that King Lear is a stubborn old man who likes to be flattered. He foolishly gives his land (wealth) away to both of his disloyal daughters after the third refuses to flatter him with how much she loves him. In giving away his land he gave away his power. After Cordelia's response to his question, he disowns her. Cordelia is then approached by Burgundy who tries to save her relationship with her father but as she had none, told her that she has lost a husband as well. france then takes her hand in marriage as the queen of France and departs with her, but not before she confronts her sisters about their cruel intentions. We see King Lear's stubborn side when he refuses to Kent's reasoning. He becomes blinded by his daughter's false love.