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King Lear Characters by Description

Below are descriptions of characters from William Shakespeare’s “King Lear”. Name the character that matches the descriptions. Does not include brief roles like Curan or Nurse, multiple spellings accepted. Contains spoilers.
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Last updated: December 21, 2022
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Nobleman father that misunderstands both his sons and consequently loses his vision
Earl of Gloucester
The king’s middle daughter, married to a duke and is poisoned by her sister
Regan
Cowardly husband of the oldest daughter, early version of the play ends with him becoming king
Duke of Albany
Illegitimate youngest son of an earl who plans to take his brother’s lands, doesn’t believe in astrology
Edmund
The king’s favorite daughter, “So young, my lord, and true.”
Cordelia
Steward to one of the duchesses, delivers letters
Oswald
Sadistic duke married to the king’s middle daughter, has a thing for cruel and unusual punishment
Duke of Cornwall
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Title character, divides his kingdom between his children (it doesn’t end well for him)
King Lear
Marries the king’s youngest daughter, rules a nation across the sea
King of France
The king’s eldest child, cursed by her father after dismissing half his staff
Goneril
Heir of an earl who is banished based on false evidence, takes on multiple roles in disguise, one such role talks to invisible dogs
Edgar
Refuses to marry the woman he once courted when her dowry is revoked
Duke of Burgundy
Loyal friend of the king, masquerades as a brazen servant “Caius”
Earl of Kent
Court entertainer of the king, frequently mocking, likes to sing
Fool
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