Human Greatness

What defines a great individual? Their actions, is what defines whether they are great or poor. If their actions are noble, they will be great. They are noble if they show wisdom and care towards others. The character of King Leer, in William Shakespeare’s play of the same name, is betrayed by his own daughters, then falls into insanity. In this state he becomes compassionate and caring to those around him as well as a wiser man.
First of all, King Leer demonstrates compassion outside in the storm. After being disrespected by his daughter Goneril, King Leer departs to Regan’s palace. During the journey they stop for rest at Gloucester’s castle. To King Leers surprise he finds his servant Kent, in stocks. It is very disrespectable to punish a servant of the King; it is equal to a direct insult to the King. Then King Leer discovers it was Regan, his daughter, who has passed this judgement on his servant. This betrayal pushes King Leer into angry rage and madness. He leaves th...