KENT

• "My life I never held but as a pawn / To wage against thy enemies"


  metaphor - Kent epitomizes the theme of true loyalty, contrasting the flattery of Goneril and Regan. But Kent’s protest at Lear’s disowning of Cordelia falls on deaf ears due to Lear’s obstinate pride and failure to see reality. In yet another act of blind folly Lear banishes his most loyal servant and selfless advisor.
• "See better, Lear"


  role as the wise sage - tries to prevent Lear's tragic fall at great personal risk. Kent’s plea emphasizes the theme of blindness, both literal and metaphorical, foreshadowing Lear’s tragic downfall.
• • Kent’s transformation into Caius allows him to remain close to Lear and act as a protector, showcasing his ingenuity and devotion. His disguise symbolizes the inversion of appearances in the play, where inner truth contrasts with outward deception.
• “Kill thy physician, and the fee bestow / Upon the foul disease”


  Kent’s bluntness reveals Lear’s mistakes, emphasizing his role as a moral anchor. Shakespeare uses Kent to critique Lear’s vanity and poor judgment, positioning him as a voice of reason.
• "The stars above us, govern our conditions”


  Kent’s faith in divine justice contrasts the nihilism expressed by other characters, such as Gloucester and aligns him with the play’s moral framework.
• "I have a journey, sir, shortly to go; / My master calls me. I must not say no."


  Kent decides to take his own life because of Lear’s death. His love and loyalty to the king means that he does not see life as worth living without him.