Lear’s fool serves as a greater purpose than one might think. The fool’s use of irony, sarcasm, and humor help the truth to be exposed. Hence, King Lear’s fool is a fool by design. The fool’s contribution to the king is to help protect him from the evils of his two daughters: Goneril and Regan. Thus, the fool is wise for only a wise man is loyal and honest to its king (Warren). King Lear depends on his fool. Instead of dealing with his problems, he looks to the fool to help him forget about such problems. The fool is aware of this and uses his understanding to transmit the message that his daughters are no good. Therefore, this fool by design is wise for using the opportunities he has with King Lear to try and pass on this sacred
Lear’s fool serves as a greater purpose than one might think. The fool’s use of irony, sarcasm, and humor help the truth to be exposed. Hence, King Lear’s fool is a fool by design. The fool’s contribution to the king is to help protect him from the evils of his two daughters: Goneril and Regan. Thus, the fool is wise for only a wise man is loyal and honest to its king (Warren). King Lear depends on his fool. Instead of dealing with his problems, he looks to the fool to help him forget about such problems. The fool is aware of this and uses his understanding to transmit the message that his daughters are no good. Therefore, this fool by design is wise for using the opportunities he has with King Lear to try and pass on this sacred