In 'King Lear,' what happens to the Fool after the storm scenes in Act 3?
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Correct answer: He vanishes from the play with no clear explanation given
The Fool disappears after Act 3, Scene 6, with his final line being 'And I'll go to bed at noon.' Some scholars believe the role was doubled with Cordelia, which would explain his departure before her return to the stage.
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