King Lear -

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like “my chance” with “fair France” and “cold’st neglect” to “inflamed respect”. By using these methods, stress is put onto the point that is being made by France and therefore is more explicit to the audience. France also uses loaded verbs to describe Lear’s actions, including “cast” and “thrown”, to suggest that Lear is being harsh and barbaric towards Cordelia, as these verbs sound aggressive.
Lines 237 – 239
When France remarks that “Love’s not love” when it is “mingled with regards” that stand “Aloof from th’entire point” he reveals a major issue that arises in this play. By saying this, he means that when there are other things being considered at the same time as love, the love cannot be true, as love should never be conditional. This is being directed towards King Lear and Burgundy, as being a father and a prospective husband, ...

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with the emphasis being on “noble”.
It seems that whenever Lear talks about love or money he confuses the two, as to him they probably combine to mean the same thing. This is apparent when he advises France on his choice of bride:
“T’avert your liking a more worthier way”
The word “worthier” is ambiguous as it suggests materialistic value as well as a romantic value. Therefore, we continually see Lear as being self centred as he believes that everyone revolves around him because he is the King.

Lines 266 – 273 / 279 – 280
When France and Cordelia are preparing to leave, Cordelia refers to her “sister” and ...

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