Gloucester is deceived by his son Edmund from "summary" of King Lear by William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare
Gloucester, a nobleman in the play, is tragically deceived by his illegitimate son Edmund. Edmund cunningly manipulates his father into believing that his legitimate son Edgar is plotting against him. Edmund fabricates a letter, supposedly written by Edgar, in which Edgar supposedly expresses his desire to kill Gloucester. This deceitful act by Edmund plays on Gloucester's fears and insecurities, causing him to turn against his own flesh and blood. Gloucester, blinded by his trust in Edmund and his belief in the authenticity of the letter, falls victim to his son's treachery. This deception ultimately leads Gloucester to disown Edgar and banish him from his sight, unknowingly playing into Edmund's hands. As the plot unfolds, Gloucester's trust in Edmund becomes his d...
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