King Lear

"King Lear" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy that tells the story of Lear, the aging king of Britain, who decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom among his three daughters, Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia, based on who can express their love for him the most. This decision leads to a series of events that strip Lear of his power, dignity, and sanity. Betrayed and mistreated by Goneril and Regan, who had flattered their way to their shares of the kingdom, Lear finally recognizes the depth of Cordelia's genuine love, but only after a series of tragic consequences have unfolded. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, madness, and the search for justice and redemption in a cruel and indifferent world.