Which Shakespeare play features King Lear and his three daughters?

• A. King Lear
• B. Macbeth
• C. Othello
• D. The Tempest

Answer: (A)

Recognizing which Shakespearean play centers on a king and his three daughters. In this tragedy, an aging monarch decides to divide his realm among his daughters based on how much they praise him. His eldest two daughters, who flatter him with false devotion, receive portions of the kingdom, while his honest daughter is disowned. The ensuing fallout—madness, betrayal, and a fatal ending—drives the entire story and revolves around Lear and his three daughters, especially Cordelia, who represents true fidelity. The other titles listed tell different stories: Macbeth follows a Scottish nobleman’s rise and fall; Othello centers on jealousy and manipulation; The Tempest focuses on exile, magic, and reconciliation. So the play that features King Lear and his three daughters is the one named King Lear.