Elder daughter who pledges allegiance to her father to gain a portion of the kingdom. She joins Goneril in taking power and stripping Lear of his possessions, and is subsequently killed to resolve the conflict.
Lear is the father of Regan and trusts her initial declarations of loyalty.
Goneril and Regan are sisters who initially cooperate to secure their inheritance.
Regan and Cordelia are sisters, separated by political and familial conflict.
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