Lear's youngest daughter who refuses to flatter him, is disowned and banished, marries the King of France without a dowry, leads a French force to rescue her father, is captured, and is ultimately hanged before help arrives.
Lear is Cordelia's father, whose harsh judgment severs their bond until her return.
Cordelia and the King of France are spouses, united by love and political alliance.
Cordelia leads the opposition against Goneril's tyrannical rule over the kingdom.
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