"This seems a fair deserving, and must draw me
That which my father loses -- no less than all.
The younger rises when the old doth fall." (3.3.23-25)
This passage by itself shows that when the old lose something, it is usually falls to the young. In the context of the play this passage shows that Edmund now plans to get rid of his father as well and take his place as ruler. This highlights on the idea that the children in the play are often taking power away from there fathers. This is show in the beginning with King Lear, although it is voluntary it is still that passing of power. I personally think this passage shows the eagerness of the young to take away power, not realizing the responsibility that comes along with it. The young people in situation like this often think of power as a trophy or something like wealth that is meant to be accumulated and horded.
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