2007-11-04 03:14:43 · 13 answers · asked by fleety1975 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
King Lear - William Shakespeare
Goneril and Regan
The elder daughters of King Lear. They are inherently cruel, cold, selfish and callous. Their hypocrisy and cunning differentiate them from their sister, Cordelia. They manage to gain complete control of the kingdom and have Cordelia cast off for her apparent impudence. Goneril is more aggressive and strong-willed than Regan; Regan is more spiteful, but less forceful than Goneril. Wicked, venomous and destructive, the two sisters are the personification of evil.
Cordelia
The youngest daughter of King Lear who loves her father deeply. Within her is a strong will that makes her stubbornly cling to what she considers the truth. During the play, she is forced into exile. She accepts her destiny without complaint since her own integrity is strong. Her main characteristics are her love for truth and her sense of duty.
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2007-11-04 04:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shakespeare's "King Lear" had three daughters: Goneril, wife to the duke of Albany; Regan, wife to the duke of Cornwall; and Cordelia.
2007-11-04 04:55:40 · answer #2 · answered by solstice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Lear
2007-11-06 15:35:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's King Lear by Shakespeare.
2007-11-04 08:45:57 · answer #4 · answered by Rosina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Lear by Shakespeare. First published in 1608.
2007-11-07 06:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by Andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Lear.
2007-11-04 04:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Willow_Elf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Lear, in the play by Shakespeare
2007-11-04 03:17:48 · answer #7 · answered by janniel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Lear, Goneril and Regan out manoeuvre Cordellia, so that he splits his kingdom between them. They then show themselves to be callous and unfeeling. It really is a good play, so I won't give the end away.
2007-11-04 07:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by i_am_jean_s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Lear, it's Shakespeare.
2007-11-04 03:18:13 · answer #9 · answered by freelander 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King lear
2007-11-04 03:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by JOMAMO IS BACK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋