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... In both works the fool, contrary to the definition, is wiser than most of the other characters. The general role of the fool is to speak the truth. ... Feste, from Twelfth Night, and the fool, from King Lear have several similarities. However, the manner in which Shakespeare characterizes each fool is quite distinct. The differences between each fool is necessary in helping to establish King Lear as a tragedy and Twelfth Night as a comedy.
For the most part, the fool in King Lear speaks in free verse. ... It is in these songs that the fool gives King Lear important advice and often criticizes him. In fact, in his first scene with Lear, the fool sings:
That lord that counseled thee
To give away thy land,
Come place him here by me,
Do thou for him stand:
The sweet and bitter fool
Will presently appear;
The one in motley here,
The other found out there (1. ...
With this verse, the fool is accusing King Lear of being foolish himself. However, unlike the “licensed” fool, Lear is foolish unintentionally. The fool notes that it was unwise of Lear to banish Cordelia and grant his kingdom to Goneril and Regan. Through song, the fool clearly points out Lear’s mistakes. ...
Lear’s fool has a special relationship with the former king.
Approximate Word count = 1076
Approximate Pages = 4.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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