In Act 1, scene 5 of King Lear, Shakespeare's Regan states that "Jesters do oft prove prophets."
In the year two thousand and two, Marshall Mathers boldly proclaimed, "I joke when I say I'm the best in the booth, but a lot of truth is said in jest." So there must be something to this!
Among the most entertaining, and also most puzzling, of the characters in the play is King Lear's Fool. Whenever present in this drama, the Fool - ironically and paradoxically - says some pretty wise things. Based on his commentary and dialogue in this Act I, scene 5, analyze the apparent insight and intelligence of the Fool.
Please write your answer in the form of a proper, 8 sentence paragraph. If at all possible, please post by 8pm. It is required that you post by midnight.
