Why does Edmund betray Gloucester?

Why does Edmund betray Gloucester? When Gloucester comes in, he’s impressed by Edmund’s devotion. Edmund promptly decides to betray his father and tell Cornwall both of these things, because he’s a villain and that’s what he does. 3.5 Cornwall praises Edmund for telling him about his father’s plans. How does Edmund deceive Gloucester? When he … Continue reading Why does Edmund betray Gloucester?