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The paper explores the multifaceted role of the Fool in "King Lear," highlighting his unique position as a truth-teller who critiques the king without facing repercussions. While traditionally serving as a mere entertainer, the Fool's insights reveal deeper truths about authority and folly within the royal court. The analysis focuses on how the Fool's lack of serious regard from Lear ultimately limits his influence, offering a critical examination of power dynamics and the complexities of wisdom versus foolishness in Shakespeare's work.
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The Fool in Shakespeare's "King Lear". Roles and Function, Anne Lipp
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- 2016
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- Title
- The Fool in Shakespeare's "King Lear". Roles and Function
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anne Lipp
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9783668348646
- Description
- The paper explores the multifaceted role of the Fool in "King Lear," highlighting his unique position as a truth-teller who critiques the king without facing repercussions. While traditionally serving as a mere entertainer, the Fool's insights reveal deeper truths about authority and folly within the royal court. The analysis focuses on how the Fool's lack of serious regard from Lear ultimately limits his influence, offering a critical examination of power dynamics and the complexities of wisdom versus foolishness in Shakespeare's work.