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KING LEAR

By: William Shakespeare

Presented by: Aisyah Rizky & Atika


Lailana Q

CHARACTERS

Lear as a King of Britain


Goneril as a eldest daughter of Lear
Regan as a second daughter of Lear
Cordelia as a youngest daughter of Lear
Duke of Albany as s husband to Goneril
Duke of Cornwall as s husband to Regan
Earl of Gloucester
Earl of Kent
Edgar as s son of Gloucester
Edmund as aillegitimate son of Gloucester
Oswald as s steward to Goneril
FoolNephew of Lear
King of France as a suitor and later husband to Cordelia
Duke of Burgundy as a suitor to Cordelia

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.

Edmund acts as a messenger between the sisters. He persuadesCornwallthat Gloucester is an


enemy, because through loyalty to his King, Gloucester assists Lear and his faithfulcompanion.
When they are turned away by Regan and toldto returnto Gonerils household. Despairing of his
daughters and regretting his rejection ofCordelia, Lear goes out intothe wildernessduring a fierce
storm. He goes mad.Cordeliahas landed with a French army to fight for her father against her
sisters and their husbands.
Edgar, pretending to be mad, has also taken a protection in the shelter and the Fool, the mad king
and the beggar are companions until Edgar finds his father wandering and in pain. Gloucester has
been blinded by Regan andCornwallfor his traitor act in helping Lear.Cornwallhas been killed by
a servant after blinding Gloucester but Regan continues to rule with Edmunds help. Not
recognised by his father, Edgar leads him to the coast and helps him, during the journey, to come
to an acceptance of his life. Gloucestermeetsthe mad Lear on Dover beach, near Cordelias camp
and, with Kents aid, Lear is rescued with Cordelia. Gloucester, although reconciled with Edgar,
dies alone.
The French forces are defeated by Albanys army led by Edmund, and Lear andCordeliaare
captured. Goneril has poisoned Regan in jealous rivalry for Edmunds attention, but Edgar
disguised now as a loyal knight, challenges Edmund to a duel and wounds him mortally. Seeing no
way out, Goneril kills herself. The dying Edmund confesses his crimes, but it is too late to
saveCordelia. Lears heart breaks as he carries the body of his beloved daughter in his arms, and
Albany and Edgar are left to re-organise the kingdom.

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