Lear banishes Kent and Cordelia because he feels they have betrayed him. When they both tried to protect Lear. Cordelia gives Lear the opportunity to fix their relationship, when Cordelia brings the French army to his aid and proceeds to beg for forgiveness from her father. Only then does Lear accept and ask Cordelia for forgiveness. However, this apology does not prevent Lear from completing his tragedy. Instead, he leads Cordelia to her death. In addition to Cordelia, Lear fails to right the wrongs he commits against Kent, due to Lear's fear of betrayal. Kent, like Cordelia, continues to care for Lear. Instead of leaving the country, Kent decides to disguise himself as a servant and serve Lear. When Kent finally reveals himself to Lear, no apology is ever made. Lear simply states "You are welcome here" (5. 3. 350) and although this allows Kent to return to the country, it is not an excuse. Kent's discovery makes Shakespeare's audience wonder what would have happened if Lear had bothered to make amends with the people who truly care about him. If, however, Lear had shifted his focus from betrayal to love, then the play may not have been labeled as a