counselor of Lear, was just trying to do the best for Lear, but Lear could not see that. Later, Kent's argument with Lear worsens and Lear lays banishment upon Kent (1.1. 175-178). Kent, being knowledgeable of Lear's naive character, realizes he can return to Lear as long as he is in disguise. Later on in the play, Lear's vision is so superficial that he is unable to tell of Kent's disguise as a beggar. Kent manipulates Lear's vision by dressing himself with poor physical apparel, resembling a servant. Lear is incapable of seeing who Kent really is. Just prior to Lear's death near the end of the play, Lear's vision is cleared and only now, he learns of the loyal and honest character of Kent. By this time, however, it is too late for an honest relationship for Lear and Kent to be recovered. Lear's vision is also flawed by his lack of direction in life, his poor
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