King Lear - A Short Summary
There was a king of England called Lear. He had ruled his land wisely. But now he was old and felt that it was time to pass the kingdom to younger hands. Lear had no sons but had three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. King Lear wanted to divide the kingdom among them. Before telling them of his decision he sent for them and asked them whether they truly love him. Goneril his eldest daughter answered that she loved him more than words could say. The king was happy and gave a part of his kingdom. He asked the same question to Regan, she too like her sister answered the same insincere way as Goneril. The father was happy and gave the another part of his kingdom. He then asked the same question his last and beloved daughter Cordelia, she knowing her sisters' pretense for the kingdom. She answered honestly that she loved as she should neither more nor less. The King was hurt and unhappy and grew angry a...