Goneril and Regan

Goneril and Regan

Lear’s disloyal offspring; “tigers, not daughters.” [Br. Lit.: King Lear]See: Faithlessness

Goneril and Regan

to inherit their father’s possessions they falsely profess great love for him. [Br. Drama: Shakespeare King Lear]See: Hypocrisy

Goneril and Regan

two evil daughters of King Lear; their monstrous ingratitude upon receiving his kingdom drives him mad. [Br. Lit.: King Lear]See: Ingratitude