King Lear · Character

Curan

A courtier who informs Edmund of impending conflict between Albany and Cornwall.

minor

First appearance: Scene I

Curan's tie to Edmund is one of the pressures that moves King Lear—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Informs Edmund of Cornwall and Regan's visit and rumors of war.

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With Edmund (social): Curan is a courtier who informs Edmund of the impending conflict between the Dukes, aiding Edmund's schemes. With Edmund (social): Curan is a courtier who informs Edmund of the impending conflict…

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Relationship types

Social
Other

Character groups

Minor Messengers and Officials
Major Characters and Court
Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Edmund
social · ambivalent
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Edmund
social · ambivalent
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Scene I

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