Analyze the character of King Lear and Willy Loman
        King Lear is the main character of William Shakespeare's play 'King Lear' is played with the bad decisions he has made and how one misguided act has had such profound events on ohter characters. King Lear is blinded by the fact that his older daughters(Goneril and Regan) are using flattering words in order to get a portion of the inheritance. He ignores the truth that is spoken by Cordelia and Kent. Lear is driven to madness as he realizes what a mess he has made of his life and how he has turned the ones who really loved him away. Additionally, Lear has given away his throne but still feels he is entitled to priviledges. 
      Willy Loman is the main character in Death of Salesman. Similar to King Lear's misfortunes. Willy is driven mad by the realization that his American Dream is not only flawed but unsuccessful. Charlie plays and important role in making Willy come to terms wit hthe truth but Willy is also unable to listen to good counsel.
    Both Willy Loman and King Lear are unable to see the truth. They are confused and troubled with their past . Both men unknowingly are surrounded by several persons who care for them.This shows that they both are respected,e.g. the knights in King Lear who stood by their king even after the dilema with Lear's daughters. Both men are proud and arrogant.
     King Lear does eventually see that he was mistaken with whom he shouls trust. Lear's revelation does however come at a price since the one who loved him the most, Cordelia, is killed in the end. Willy Loman is unfortunately unable to come to grip with the fact that those around him do love him and are not trying to blame him for their own. Willy in the end resuts to ending his tortured soul. King Lear who has betrayed the underserving among him, is given forgiveness by Cordelia. However, Willy who believes Biff is holding hatred in his heart is unable to see the love and support Biff wants to give him.