Part 1 of Essay
The role the Fool in the Tragedy of King Lear The Fool in William Shakespeare's King Lear is often mistaken as foolhardy, but everything he says has a deeper significance and greater truth. Since he is the court jester, the audience assumes that the Fool's main purpose is to entertain us. The Fool's dramatic function is ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... King Lear of his foolish action: Why? For taking one's part that's out of favor Nay; an thou canst not smile as the wind sits, thoul't catch cold shortly There, take may coxcomb! Why this fellow has banished two on's daughters, And did the third a blessing against his will. If thou follow him, Thou must needs wear my coxcomb- How now nuncle? Would I had two Coxcombs and two daughters! (I, i: 96-103) When the Fool offers King Lear his coxcomb, he is offering him wisdom. King Lear is unaware of ....