Lear, the King of Britain, decides to divide his kingdom into three parcels and give them to his three daughters so that he can retire in comfort.He tells his daughters that they must express the measure of their love for him, and that the greatness of their devotion will determine the size of their inheritance. Lear's two oldest daughters fawn over him. Cordelia, Lear's youngest daughter, refuses to buy he ...Täielik kirjeldus
Lear, the King of Britain, decides to divide his kingdom into three parcels and give them to his three daughters so that he can retire in comfort.He tells his daughters that they must express the measure of their love for him, and that the greatness of their devotion will determine the size of their inheritance. Lear's two oldest daughters fawn over him. Cordelia, Lear's youngest daughter, refuses to buy her inheritance with flattering words, and Lear, in a fit of rage, banishes her.Lear soon finds the folly of his actions as the family is torn apart with avarice and ambition. Cordelia and Kent, a loyal follower of the King, seek to restore him to his position, and Lear crumbles as he faces the consequences of his final act as King.