King Lear - Act 1 - What changes occur as a result of Lear's actions to his court and family?

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King Lear loses his temper because of this and to everyone's surprise and astonishment he leaves her with nothing, curses her and disclaims her as his daughter: "Here I disclaim all my paternal care propinquity and property of blood" (1.1.113-114). This decision to let go of Cordelia is an irrational decision made by Lear and it shows his uncertainty of his own feelings and daughters...
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This decision to let go of Cordelia is an irrational decision made by Lear and it shows his uncertainty of his own feelings and daughters. Kent tries to reason with Lear but he gets threatened and banished by Lear. "Five days we do allot thee for provision to shield thee from diseases of the World...
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