<Tab/>A characteristic of Shakespeare's tragedies is that the tragic hero goes through a series of changes that enlighten him in one way or another. This trend holds true for Lear of King Lear. Though na&iuml;ve and foolish in the beginning, Shakespeare leads Lear through a rough series of events that change the inept king to a more mature and wise man. Through Lear's suffering, not only does the former king grow more senile, but he also becomes wiser simultaneously. Exposure to human cruelty is a powerful force in changing one's character or outlook on life, and…
