KING LEARHow the patient was before the traumatic events. The story of King Lear begins in a seemingly orderly society. The king is on his rightful throne and it seems that all is well in the world. As king, Lear makes his opinions known using nature such as; “With abundant rivers and broad-bordered meadows, We play the lady” (I i 67-68). Everyone fulfills a function and respects King Lear. King Lear clearly sees himself as prudent, more powerful, and far more important than he actually is. Due to his high rank, he is often praised for his madness. King Lear's pride and arrogance are highlighted when he attempts to boost his own ego by challenging his three daughters to profess their love for him before the assembled court: "Which of you loves us most?" , we will say” (I i 53). Goneril and Regan use flattery, exaggeration, imagery, and consonance to make a good impression on their father in hopes of gaining a full third of the kingdom, as King Lear hoped. The trauma itself. Cordelia's response to Lear's central question "I love Your Majesty According to my link, no...