In "King Lear" the frequent battle between faith and reason is prominent. Lear leads his kingdom, and most follow him blindly. Most trust that what his decisions entail are for the best, and for that reason they entrust an aspect of faith upon the King. Whether Lear's overall decision is correct or not, most follow without question. Some, that oppose this sometimes illogical faith base, believe that at times the reason behind his decisions has overrided the faith, and revolt occurs. Cordelia feels that her father's damand for proclomation of affection is unjust, and because it is illogical she goes against the tide. Shakespeare emphasizes throughout the play that faith is only reasonable to a point, and at times reason must take over to make decisions. In this case, I would conclude that Shakespeare agrees faith is foolish, and reason is the only path to a just life. One reason this may happen is because people put faith in a naturally sinful man, as all are. When they held this faith in a corrupt source, they themselves becamce corrupt. Following man is only to result in treachery, so logic and reason is the only way to oppose this majorly illogical standpoint of entrusting your life to a man. I think Shakespeare addresses the line between faith and reason well. He alludes to the idea that faith is completely beneficial, such as the faith it took Cordelia to express to oppose Lear's demands. But faith can only benefit to a certain degree, at times your conscience must take over and oppose faith if it is in the wrong light.