Part one of term paper
The Fool: A Motivated Character William Shakespeare is known to be one of the greatest tragic play writers of all time. Shakespeare, the playwright, poet, and actor grew up in the market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. He spent most of his professional life in London and returned to Stratford as a wealthy landowner. He was born in April 1564, ...

Part two of term paper
... the Fool in the play to be a pure character who makes a great impact on the King and others. The Fool plays a great role in King Lear. Enid Weisford believes that the Fool is an “all licensed critic who sees and speaks the truth around him,” (162-165). He deals with the tragic aspect of life in its most universal form. The conflict of good with evil, of wisdom with folly, and the hopeless cry for justice are presented by the Fool. He sees the inner truth about the world. “Thou w ...