both Regan and Goneril, Lear's deceitful daughters, see clearly the fatal flaw of the King. Goneril says, "He always loved our sister [Cordelia] most, and with what poor judgment he hath now cast her off appears too grossly." Regan adds, "He hath ever but slenderly known himself" (Shakespeare 1.1.294-297).
In Regan's brief statement we find the theme of the play expressed in its entirety. It is obvious to any honest observer
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