king Lear

King Lear In the play, King Lear, written by William Shakespeare the soliloquy delivered by Edgar, the legitimate son of the Earl of Gloucester, in Act II, scene 3 was quite insightful. Edgar recites this soliloquy because he was tricked by his brother Edmund, the bastard son of the Earl of Gloucester, to flee so their father would not harm him. Edmund told the Duke of Cornwall that he suspects Edgar left because he is aiding …

…the nature of human beings. The costume may be used for in an honorable manner like Edgar did, for he only wanted to stay close to his father. Kent is also a good example of an honorable disguise because he took care of poor King Lear as a servant. Goneril and Regan are two deceitful young women who carefully plan their own father’s demise behind his back, making them the perfect example of greediness.