Edmund betrays his father from "summary" of King Lear by William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare
In the play King Lear, the character Edmund exhibits treachery towards his father, the Earl of Gloucester. Despite being Gloucester's illegitimate son, Edmund harbors deep-seated resentment towards his father due to the societal stigma surrounding his birth. In an act of manipulation and deceit, Edmund fabricates a letter to incriminate his legitimate brother, Edgar, as a co-conspirator in a plot against their father.
Through this cunning scheme, Edmund successfully convinces Gloucester of Edgar's supposed betrayal, further deepening the existing rift between father and son. In his quest for power and legitimacy, Edmund prioritizes his own self-interest above familial loyalty, ultimately leading to the tragic downfall of his father.
By exploiting Gloucester's trust and sowing seeds of doubt and discord within the family, Edmund demonstrates his ruthlessness and cunning nature....
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