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LEARS FIRST WORDS

"Attend the lords of France and Burgundy"


LEAR FOREBODING END OF PLAY

"Meanwhile we shall express our darker purpose"


"To shake all cares and business"

CORDELIA'S SHOCKING RESPONSE

"Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave my heart into my mouth"


"According to my bond; nor more nor less"