King Lear - How are the women presented in Act IV? Who would disagree with how they are presented?

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One would argue with feminists that Shakespeare was not bound by the stereotypical representations of women. Cordelia is the youngest and most loyal and loving daughter of King Lear. She refuses to "heave my heart into my mouth" for land and power. Unlike her sisters, who falsely proclaim loving adoration of Lear, she tells Lear the truth that she will love him as her filial duty and share her love with her husband...
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She refuses to "heave my heart into my mouth" for land and power. Unlike her sisters, who falsely proclaim loving adoration of Lear, she tells Lear the truth that she will love him as her filial duty and share her love with her husband. Shakespeare presents Cordelia as balanced and intelligent woman who speaks her mind...
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