King Lear: William Shakespeare's Drama on the Transience of Power: William Shakespeare's Drama on the Transience of Power

King Lear is a tragedy that tells the story of a king who divides his kingdom among his three daughters and then is betrayed by two of them. With the help of his youngest daughter, Cordelia, he learns to see past their flattery and reward her with a share in his kingdom. The theme of King Lear is that of what happens when someone who has been given great power and authority over others, decides to relinquish that power, and how it affects those who are left behind. It is one of the best rea...