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Explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents the characters of Goneril, Regan and Cordelia in "King Lear". I will be concentrating on the presentation of Goneril and Regan, because Cordelia is more a symbol of purity, innocence and righteousness than a regular character. In Act I scene I Shakespeare present the sisters to the audience through King Lear. First King Lear calls upon Goneril to give him a declaration of her undying love for him. It is then established for the audience that Goneril is the eldest of his daughters for he says, "Goneril, our eldest-born speak first". The fact that she is the oldest might give the audience a false idea of responsibility and honour. The idea is false, because later in the play Goneril has no honour or responsibility. Also presented here is the idea that the younger sisters look up to her for guidance. Goneril gives him an utterly...

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