King Lear, the protagonist of the play, is a truly tragic character. He is motivated by greed and arrogance and is known for his stubbornness and imperious character. He often acts according to his emotions and whims. He values ​​appearances above reality. He wants to be treated like a king and enjoy the title, but he does not want to fulfill the obligations of a king to rule for the good of his subjects. Likewise, his testing of his daughters demonstrates that he values ​​a flattering public display of love over true love. He is not asking “which of you loves us most,” but rather “which of you shall we say loves us most?” » (II49). Most readers conclude that Lear is simply blind to the truth. As a result, he grants his inheritance to Goneril and Regan because they flatter him with the words he wants to hear, at the same time, he banishes Cordelia, the only girl who truly loves him. Additionally, when his advisor, Kent, warns him that it's a bad idea, Lear kicks him out as well. Lear must therefore face the power struggle triggered by his retirement without two of the people who could have smoothed over the tensions....