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King Lear's palace. [Enter Kent, Gloucester, and Edmund] KENT: I thought the king had more affected the Duke of Albany than Cornwall. GLOUCESTER:
King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power.
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King Lear, growing old and too tired to reign, decides to divide his realm amongst his three daughters, leaving the largest share to the one who loves him the most.
Nothing can come of nothing: speak again. Lear, Scene I; Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave My heart into my mouth: I love your majesty According to my bond; no more ...
King Lear opens with a conversation between the earls of Kent and Gloucester, in which the audience learns that Gloucester has two sons: Edgar, who is his legi
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