Cordelia (King Lear)
Cordelia is a fictional character in William Shakespeare's tragic play King Lear. Cordelia is the youngest of King Lear's three daughters and his favorite. After her elderly father offers her the opportunity to profess her love to him in return for one-third of the land in his kingdom, she replies that she loves him "according to her bond" and she is punished for the majority of the play.
| Cordelia | |
|---|---|
| King Lear character | |
Cordelia, by William Frederick Yeames | |
| Created by | William Shakespeare |
| In-universe information | |
| Family | Lear (father) Goneril (sister) Regan (sister) |
| Spouse | King of France |
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