King Lear, Wisdom, Morality, success

Wisdom is the accumulated knowledge and the trait of utilizing that knowledge and experience with common sense and insight. Morals are standards of what are right and wrong assessed by an individual and how one might abide by them. Many characters in the play King Lear written by William Shakespeare possess these characteristics. Some characters abuse their qualities, while others stay true to themselves. Wisdom may provide opportunity, but morality is needed to achieve true …

…to serve Lear. Kent stays true to his morals, being loyal, and in doing so is reunited with Lear in the end. Wisdom may provide opportunity, but morality is needed to achieve true success. For Edmund wisdom provided opportunity through relationships, and his wisdom in general, but yet he lacked the morality to succeed in that opportunity. Kent and Cordelia stayed true to their morals, being loyal and a good daughter, and achieved great success.