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Summary of Story
One day, theres a King of Britain, his name is Lear. Now that he is old, he
decided to abdicate, and divide his kingdom between his three daughters.
Each will receive a part of the kingdom according to how much they love
him. Goneril, wife of Albany, the oldest daughter, and Regan, wife
ofCornwall, the second daughter, both speak fluently butCordelia, the
youngest, can say nothing. It makes the kings angry, and he chase cordelia
out of the castle
One of Cordelias suitors, the Duke of Burgundy, rejects her once she is
dowerless, but the King of France understands her declaration and takes
her as his wife.The kingdom is shared between Goneril and Regan. Lear
tells them that he intends to live alternately with each of them.
Edmund is determined to be a son of Gloucester and persuades his father
that his legitimate brother, Edgar, is plotting against Gloucesters life,
using a tricky device. Edmund warns Edgar that his life is in danger. Edgar
gone and disguises himself as a poor boy. Goneril becomes arrogant by
the behaviour of Lears hundred followers, who are disturbing life at
Albanys castle. Kent has returned in disguise and gains a place as a
servant to Lear. Lear eventually curses Goneril and leaves to move in with
Regan.