I want a comment on the following Lear quote: "Old as I am, should I keep silent? Should I forget my duty and hold my tongue in fear when the king yields to flattery?"
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This quote relates to the problem of criticising someone (or not complimenting them) when they have power over you (as the King does). How does Cornelia keep quiet on her love for her father, even though she knows she is...
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