is for Albany

The husband of Lear's daughter, Goneril. He is a very kind hearted man and eventually realized the evil allies later in the book.

is for Britain

The place where King Lear was from, and the kingdom he ruled.

is for Cordelia

Lear's youngest daughter. She was disowned by her father for not flattering him as his other two daughters did. The king of France marries her for her virtue alone, overlooking her lack of dowry. She remains loyal to her father throughout the whole play.

is for Duke of Burgundy

He was a suitor to Cordelia, also played as a gold digger. He was also a shallow jerk.

is for Edger

Gloucester's oldest son. Edger plays many different roles. He starts off as a gullible fool that was easily tricked by his brother, the disguised as a mad beggar to evade his fathers men, then he continues changing roles to aid Lear and Gloucester.

is for Fool

Lear's jester. He uses double-talk and songs to critisize lear for the letter's of foolish mistakes.

is for Goneril

Lear's ruthless oldest daughter and she was also the wife of the duke of Albany. Goneril is a very jealous, treacherous and amoral person.

is for Herald

A messenger.

is for Inspirational

Shakespeare's quotes are very inspirational and are still a part of life today

is for Jealous

Goneril is jealous of King Lear's love towards Cordelia

is for King Lear

The king of Britain and he was the protagonist of this play. He enjoyed having control power and being flattered and doesn't respond well to being challenged. He has three daughters; Cordelia, Goneril, and Regan.

is for Lipsbury Pinfold

" If I had thee in Lipsbury pinfold, i would make thee care for me" - means "If i had you between my teeth i would make you care about who i am.

is for Medieval

This play took place in the Middle Ages.

is for Neglected

King Lear neglected his own daughter Cordelia by banishing her just for telling him her love for him

is for Oswald

He was a steward servant in Goneril's house. He obeys his ,mistress's commands and helps her in her conspiracies.

is for Persuasive

Edmund was very persuasive with getting his father to believe him.