Discuss the use of disguise, concealment and deceit in King Lear, with particular reference to the effect these have on others.

Disguise of some kind is an important dramatic device in the play, King Lear. The good have to conceal themselves in diguise in order to survive. The wicked employ deceit in order to achieve their ambitions.

Discuss the use of disguise, concealment and deceit in King Lear, with particular reference to the effect these have on others.