Initially, by using his power and authority King Lear manipulates his three daughters, but is deceived in return by Goneril and Regan. What the king plans to do is divide the kingdom into three and allow each daughter to rule a section. Ideally, he wishes for his daughters to take his responsibilities as king off his hands, but still wishes to be seen as a powerful and respected figure. “Only we shall retain the name and all th’ additions to a king. The sway, Revenue, execution of the rest,” (1.1.137-139). Lear devises a test whereby he asks each of his daughters to express their love for him; the one, who flatters him best, will receive the greatest amount of land. Goneril is the first to proclaim her love to her father and states that she loves him as much as life itself. “Sir I love you more than word can wield the matter…No less than life…” (1.1.56-59). Regan clearly wants to compliment her father more than Goneril; therefore, she goes above and beyond declaring she loves him even more.
I am made of that self metal as my sister,
And prize me at her worth. In my true heart,
I find she names my very deed of love, …show more content…
“With his prepared sword he charges home My unprovided body, latched mine arm;” (2.1.51-52). Gloucester states that if he finds Edgar he will be captured and executed for not only planning to kill him but attacking Edgar - Gloucester believes that this is all true. Edmund has not only successfully manipulated his father to get Edgar out of the picture, but he also manages to discredit his father to gain his title. Gloucester comes to Edmund to report that the French have invaded England and he is off to help Lear. Gloucester does this with good intentions, but his honesty betrays him. What Edmund does with this information is turn him in as a traitor to Cornwall, in order to receive his father’s status and
I am made of that self metal as my sister,
And prize me at her worth. In my true heart,
I find she names my very deed of love, …show more content…
“With his prepared sword he charges home My unprovided body, latched mine arm;” (2.1.51-52). Gloucester states that if he finds Edgar he will be captured and executed for not only planning to kill him but attacking Edgar - Gloucester believes that this is all true. Edmund has not only successfully manipulated his father to get Edgar out of the picture, but he also manages to discredit his father to gain his title. Gloucester comes to Edmund to report that the French have invaded England and he is off to help Lear. Gloucester does this with good intentions, but his honesty betrays him. What Edmund does with this information is turn him in as a traitor to Cornwall, in order to receive his father’s status and