Part one of term paper
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 not to humor us, but ...

Part two of term paper
... considered King Lear's subconscious; he has perceptions the King Lear does not. With his knowledge, the Fool tries to teach King Lear how to reason out the truth for himself. King Lear is oblivious to the truth; therefore his better judgement is impaired. From the moment the Fool enter the play, he has an analogy to condemn 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 coxco ...