King Lear's The Earl of Kent

“He must be blunt but charming; noble and courteous, but not overbearing in rank or slavish to authority. He must be loyal to his country, his monarch, and his friends. He must be someone worthy to lead men; even nations.”

Donald LaGreca
The Character of Kent in King Lear


Once again my muse, the amazingly patient and forbearing Mr. W steps into the breach to assist with illustrating Shakespeare’s King Lear character, the Earl of Kent. Here is my very own faithful servant, just in from the howling heath, helping to prepare our dinner as he nonchalantly sports his coronet.