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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
King Lear Act I (post ii)
Loyalty is a rather interesting concept. It is typically based on friendship, but doesn't necessarily have to be. For those loyalties that are based in friendship, the basis is usually in that the two people trust and support each other and in that right, will remain loyal to one another. For those loyalties that aren't based on friendship, it can be for a similar mutual respect between the two individuals. The type of loyalty in which a person devotes themselves to the other person (like Kent to Lear in this case) is modernly referred to as being clingy and is typically not tolerated. The situation between Lear and Kent is practically beyond explanation. This prime example of altruism is rarely (if ever) seen for the simple reason that it rarely benefits the one showing the loyalty. In Kent's case, it didn't benefit him at all (considering his banishment). Put short, the loyalty in Kent's case was not at the same extent as loyalty will be referred to in more modern times. Probably one of the most important characteristics of someone who wishes to attract loyalty is a capability for the understanding of the feeling of those loyal to him/her. Those wishing to attract loyalty must give those exhibiting loyalty an incentive to stay loyal. They must show those loyal to them that they mean something to the person shown loyalty. One of the people that I feel best exemplifies what it takes to attract loyalty is Dr. Vesper. He has only the best interests of the community at large at heart, while simultaneously making sure that every individual is also taken care of.
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