Don't Pity The Fool...

The Fool : "Like all archetypes, The Fool is universal and easily recognized. He (for The Fool is usually male) is beyond the usual yoke of custom and convention. As the Village Idiot he is ostracized. But The Fool can see and do things others can not. He is often coupled with the King, for they make a balanced pair.  The King must be dignified and proper, while the Fool has the “Fool’s Privilege”. He gets to say things no one else dares. King Lear is an excellent example. The Fool chastises Lear when no one else will." MORE

“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool” MORE

 

"The Shakespearean fool is a recurring character type in the works of William Shakespeare.  Shakespearean fools are usually clever peasants or commoners that use their wits to outdo people of higher social standing. In this sense, they are very similar to the real fools, clowns, and jesters of the time, but their characteristics are greatly heightened for theatrical effect." MORE