His role in the destruction of his family structure is explained to exhibit his responsibility not only as a king, but also as a father. The repercussions of his actions are outlined to show the deadliness of these flaws. The manner in which he handles his retirement is criticised to uncover Lear's character flaws. A balanced argument is formed surrounding Lear's decision to resign from his kingly duties to determine his true intentions. He must learn that his offence against the kingdom is not just political, in the sense that he makes a wrong decision about how to govern, but also ethical and humanitarian, in that he comes to understand his own responsibility for rooted social injustice. This essay argues Lear must learn humility. In William Shakespeare's tragedy play King Lear, Lear clearly lacks humility. Humility is an important virtue, especially for kings who hold immeasurable power. Humility in William Shakespeare's King Lear
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