# Cordelia — King Lear character guide

> Cordelia in King Lear by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Cordelia Aside, Cordelia Sir, Cordelia Alack, Alack, Cordelia Peace, Cordelia Time, Cordelia⁠

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

Lear's youngest daughter who refuses to flatter him and is disowned.

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