King Lear is one of the tragic story by William Shakespeare written in between 1605 – 1606. The story is about the King Lear getting old and about to retire. The King Lear is worried about the kingdom, lands and property after his uncertain death. He had no son and yet had three daughters. Their names were Cordelia, Goneril, and Regan.
In my opinion, the digital user found most interesting about the King Lear commanding to his daughters to play the game and say which of them loves him the most. I strongly believe that the digital user got surprised like I did and thought that nobody would play such test game in order to divide his property. As a result, the one who loves him the most would get more of his land and property. The digital user also points out that the two old daughters, Goneril and Regan had different objectives while playing the game to get more of their father’s property. The two old daughters were responding fake love and words to their father. They continuously praised their father and said that they love him more than life itself. Consequently, the two older daughter won their father’s heart by flattering their answers and shared the kingdom.
Personally, I found most appealing about the situation when the younger daughter Cordelia spoke out of her heart stating to her father that words and language are not enough to express her love towards her father. I could literally feel what she was trying to say and that was so real and respectful. So, she decided not to play the game. However, King Lear misunderstood his daughter’s deep love and he was not satisfied with her statement. As a result, she was banished from the kingdom along with the Earl of Kent, who had taken her side against the King. Fortunately, King of France valued her honesty and accepted her as his wife.