Why does Cordelia have to die in "King Lear"?

Cordelia's death highlights the injustice and brutality of the world in which the play is set. Her death ends Lear's last hope of happiness, and exposes fully the foolishness of his efforts to force his daughters to express their love for him. As the most innocent character, she highlights the ruthless political expedience which highlights many of the other characters.

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