The Jester or “The Fool” as he is often referred to in “King Lear” is a tremendous significance to the entire play. Ironically, he is often seen by the characters as a mere joke or sense of entertainment when actually, he is intelligent. The fool not only uses himself as an entertainment purpose but also he uses it a way to “eavesdrop” on the affairs of the characters.
From his observations, the fool sees it fit to voice his opinions about the characters’ actions. He jokes to Lear about his decisions. In a way, Fool can be viewed as Lear’s conscious. The fool understands exactly what is at hand and clearly Lear is afraid to see or to an extent admit what is taking place. Lear is too outraged to notice the detriment in which he has brought to his kingdom and also the special relationship in which he and Cordelia shared. Fool helps us, the readers understand the type of person Lear is and also recognize who is the worthy daughter.
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