# Kent — King Lear character guide

> Kent in King Lear by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** King Lear Kent, Kent O, Kent Ay, Kent No contraries, Kent Good, Kent Oppressed nature, Kent Sir, Kent Of Albany, Kent Kneeling, Kent Alack, Old man Alack, Kent Sirrah, Caius

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

## Who they are

Loyal nobleman who disguises himself as Caius to serve Lear after banishment.

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