*King Lear- old, physically and mentally weak, too trusting, deserves punishment for his folly, hot tempered and quick to judge, blind (false sense of judgement about others) and irresponsible as a father and a ruler, arrogant to take advice, divides power from responsibilty, has a desire to rely on Cordelia's kind nursery, inspires loyalty, coercive status, subject to flattery. *Fool- truthful, rude yet perceptive, faithful, helps others see more clearly. *Kent- the protagonist with Edgar, rude, rash, blunt, loyal.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*Cordelia- too respectful and dutiful, defiant to a degree, stubborn, is Lear's 'best object' most favoured, honest.*Gonerill- vicious, autocratic, cold and ambitious, vindictive(revengeful), deceiving, strategic and relies on her status for power (aggressive), vile and cunning, decisive action and planning. *Regan- (same as Gonerill) + inhumane. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*The Earl of Gloucestor- superstitious, is a reflection of Lear- a complacent father, too trusting, acts rashly and ruthlessly, blind ruler. brave and determined, heroic, pays harshly for his crimes of adultery.*Edmond- the perfect characterised villain, ambitious, lusts for power and legitimacy, charming in a deceitful way, cunning and ruthless, sly. *Edgar- the protagonist along with Kent, innocent in the whole process, too trusting, intelligent and quick to learn.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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