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Why does King Lear disinherit Cordelia?

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King Lear, who is elderly and wants to retire from power, decides to divide his realm among his three daughters, and offers the largest share to the one who loves him best. Goneril and Regan both proclaim in fulsome terms that they love him more than anything in the world, which pleases him. For Cordelia, there is nothing to compare her love to, nor words to properly express it; she speaks honestly but bluntly, which infuriates him. In his anger he disinherits her, and divides the kingdom between Regan and Goneril. Kent objects to this unfair treatment. Lear is further enraged by Kent's protests, and banishes him from the country. Lear summons the Duke of Burgundy and the King of France, who have both proposed marriage to Cordelia. Learning that Cordelia has been disinherited, the Duke of Burgundy withdraws his suit, but the King of France is impressed by her honesty and marries her anyway.

  1. King Lear disinherits Cordelia because Cordelia could not express her love for him.

  2. King Lear disinherits Cordelia because Cordelia did not listen to him.

  3. King Lear disinherits Cordelia because she had ran away with the Duke of Burgundy.

  4. King Lear disinherits Cordelia because Cordelia was very dishonest.

  5. King Lear disinherits Cordelia because Kent objected.
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This is the correct option. "In his anger he disinherits her..."

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