Role of the Fool in "King Lear"
King Lear: The Role of the Fool
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In Shakespeare's, King Lear, the Fool plays three major roles. One of these roles is of
an "inner-conscience" of Lear. The Fool provides basic wisdom and reasoning for the
King at much needed times. The Fool also works as amusement for Lear in times of
sadness and is also one of the only people besides the Duke of Kent and Cordelia who
are willing …
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…to Lear but is also a friend and the son Lear never had.
The name "Fool" means nothing. He is the most intelligent and insightful character in
the play and provides simple and clear reasoning for a one sighted King. The Fool is
loyal to the bitter end and provides the little bits of humour in this play. He has honesty
and integrity that is only found in a few other characters in the play
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