King Lear · Character
Doctor
Physician who attends to the mad King Lear and advises Cordelia.
minor
Also known as Doctor Madam
First appearance: Scene VII
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With Cordelia (professional): Cordelia employs a doctor to tend to the mad King Lear, showing her care and desire to heal him. With Cordelia (professional): Cordelia employs a doctor to tend to the mad King Lear,…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Major Characters and Court
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Escalation
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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