Lear: The king of Britain and father of three daughters, Regan, Goneril, and, Cordelia
King of France: A suitor and later husband of Cordelia.
Duke of Burgundy: An unsuccessful suitor for Cordelia’s hand.
Duke of Cornwall: The husband of Regan.
Duke of Albany: The husband of Goneril.
Earl of Kent: Courtier in King Lear’s court.
Earl of Gloucester: The father of the legitimate Edgar and illegitimate Edmund.
Edgar: Gloucester’s elder and legitimate son.
Edmund: Gloucester’s bastard son.
Curan: A courtier.
Old Man: Gloucester’s tenant.
Fool: To King Lear.
Oswald: Goneril’s steward.
Captain: In Edmund’s employ.
Goneril: Lear’s daughter.
**Regan:**Lear’s daughter.
Cordelia: Lear’s youngest daughter.
