Essays / King Lear. How To Write An Essay "the audience is sympathetic towards King Lear" [7]

Ok,
So, we've just gotten an assignment.

"Despite his serious flaw's the audience is sympathetic towards King Lear"
Discuss using quotes and key themes.

I'm honestly not sure how to answer this question.
I find it difficult to answer question's on play's and this is no acception.

Anyone help me?