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What is important about Kents disguise in king lear

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Kent's principal motivation for impersonating Caius is his love for King Lear... Kent disguises himself not for personal gain, as Edgar did, but to demonstrate to the audience (and Lear) that he is a true decent guy who will go to any length for his King.

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Kent uses his disguise not for personal gain as Edgar does, but to show the audience (and Lear) that he is a genuinely good human being, and he will do what he must for his King.

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