Like Lear, Larry possesses power, authority, and land. He is very involved in his church community and is considered a good family man. Not only are his actions admirable, but his age also commands respect from those younger than him. King Lear is the ruler of one of the most powerful nations in all of Europe and is a beloved king with powerful allies like Kent and Gloucester; Lear is also older and demands respect from those younger than him. As well-liked public figures, each character is accustomed to having events unfold their way, meaning they have little experience dealing with opposition or disappointment. Like Lear, Larry decides to divide his assets in order to avoid family conflicts after his death and so that his daughters are not "bundled with inheritance taxes, giving money to the government"; he faces disappointment in the form of his youngest daughter. For Larry, when his daughter Caroline “wants to think about [the decision]” instead of praising her father for his ingenious decision, he comes to the conclusion that “she doesn't want [action]. As simple as that.” Larry goes so far as to exclude Caroline from his home when an important business decision regarding the farm is made. Larry's disavowal of Caroline is almost identical to Lear's disavowal of Cordelia. When Cordelia refuses to profess her love for her father in vain, Lear tells her that "nothing will come of nothing [and urges her to] speak again" (1.1.4). When Cordelia disappoints her father once again, Lear banishes her from his kingdom, letting her know that if "[her] banished trunk be found in [his] dominions, the time is [her] death" (1.1.8). . These two characters willingly push away the people in their lives with the most love and respect for them all due to their pride. They were the younger girls of the two