King Lear 2

The fool appears to be the only one who can make fun of the king. He mocks the king, who apparently thinks he is joking and goes along with it. He is characterized by his dialogue, which is in verse instead of prose. He also uses lots of dirty humor, and seems to be one of the smartest people in the play, with lots of insight. I see the fool as a character who acts silly on the outside so no one will take him seriously, giving him the most freedom in the kingdom.