Fool:"He's mad that trusts in the tameness of a wolf, a horse's health,a boy's love, or a whore's oath."King Lear {III, vi, 19-21}
In King Lear, the Fool highlights the folly of placing trust in unreliable sources. By comparing the tameness of a wolf, the health of a horse, a boy’s love, and a whore’s oath, he underscores the inherent unpredictability and betrayal that can come from these things. This quote reflects the broader themes of betrayal and the fragility of human relationships in the play. Lear's journey reveals the dangers of misplaced trust,...