Explanation:
In play, King Lear banishes Cordelia, his youngest daughter, due to her refusal to flatter him with extravagant declarations of love during a public display of affection. When asked by Lear how much she loves him, Cordelia responds honestly, stating that she loves him according to her bond as a daughter. Unwilling to indulge in the false flattery of her sisters, Goneril and Regan, Cordelia’s sincerity is misinterpreted by Lear as a lack of love, causing him to react impulsively and irrationally. Blinded by his ego and vulnerability, Lear perceives Cordelia’s honest response as a betrayal, leading him to disown and banish her from his kingdom, ultimately setting in motion a tragic chain of events.