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Betrayal And Deceit In King Lear By William Shakespeare

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King Lear, a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, describes the betrayal and deceit within two families in turmoil. Lear, the elderly king of Britain, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based upon their filial love. Immediately Lear’s two eldest children proclaim their affection. However, Cordelia, the youngest and most sincere, explains that words cannot express her love, so she will not even try. Angered by her response, Lear banishes her, and his elder daughters, Regan and Goneril, erode his authority, forcing him to flee. Meanwhile a wealthy nobleman named Gloucester has issues as well. His illegitimate son, Edmund, convinces him of his other son’s, Edgars, treachery. Edgar escapes, but when Gloucester loses his

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