Like Lear, Larry has power, authority, and land. He is heavily involved in his church community and is seen as a respectable 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 strong allies such as Kent and Gloucester; Lear is also an adult and demands respect from those younger than him. As highly regarded public figures, each character is accustomed to seeing events unfold as they wish, meaning they have little experience dealing with opposition or disappointment. Similarly to Lear, Larry decides to divide his assets to avoid family conflicts after his death and so that his daughters are not "burdened with inheritance taxes, while giving money to the government"; 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 [any action]. Simple as that." Larry goes so far as to lock Caroline out of the house when a major business decision regarding the farm is made. Larry's disowning of Caroline is almost identical to Lear's disowning of Cordelia. When Cordelia refuses to profess her love for her father in vain, Lear admonishes her that "Nothing will come from nothing [and urges her to] speak again" (1.1.4). When Cordelia once again disappoints her father, Lear banishes her from his kingdom, letting her know that if "[her] banished trunk be found in [his] dominions, the moment is [her] death" (1.1.8). Both of these characters willingly push people away from their lives with the utmost love and respect for all of them because of their pride. They were the youngest daughters of both