KingdomRefers to a large territory under the rule of a monarch.
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A country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen."King Lear divided his kingdom among his daughters."
GonerilThe eldest of King Lear's three daughters.
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A character in the play King Lear, and the eldest daughter of Lear."Goneril, seeing her father's weakness, manipulated him to gain more power."
FoolA character in Shakespeare's plays who uses humor to shed light on the truth.
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A jester or clown, especially one retained in a royal or noble household."The Fool in King Lear often speaks the brutal truth disguised in humor."
MadnessA significant theme in the play, often shown through the character of King Lear.
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The state of being mentally ill."Lear's madness becomes evident as he rants in the storm."
IngratitudeA recurring theme in the play, expressing dissatisfaction for unappreciated acts of kindness.
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A disregard of kindness or disregard for favours conferred."King Lear rages against the ingratitude of his daughters."