# Curan — King Lear character guide

> Curan in King Lear by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-act-ii-scene-i

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Edmund](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_lear_se/characters/edmund)

_social_

Curan is a courtier who informs Edmund of the impending conflict between the Dukes, aiding Edmund's schemes.

### [Edmund](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_lear_se/characters/edmund)

_social_

Curan is a courtier who informs Edmund of the impending conflict between the Dukes, aiding Edmund's schemes.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_lear_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-i)

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

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