In the Shakespearean play King Lear, Lear is seen as a tragic hero who struggle with tragic flaws. Lear is tragic hero because he is unable to discern truth and is blinded by his pride and misjudgments which will lead to his demise.
We see that Lear banishes his youngest daughter (Cordellia) who truly loves him because she could not eloquently state her love for him like her two deceitful sisters Goneril and Regan. He also rids a loyal soldier and friend of his (Kent) because he defended Cordellia.
From this we can see what some of his flaws are;
1. He his unable to disern the truth
2. He is quickly angered
3. He is stubborn
His pride also serves as one of his tragic flaws.
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