fools importance in king lear.

the fool is indeed important in king lear. he seems to be the only one who can freely tell lear that he was totall stupid in giving away ALL of his kingdom to his daughters. he acts as the kings common sense and judgement. he is completly honest no matter the cost. the fool serves as the moral character in the play. when lear is upset, the fool still tells him like it is rather than covering up reality to suit the king. the fool is dramatically significant in the play as he is the kibg judgment and is the only one who can be totally and completly honest with the king.