Themes (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Lear's action in Act 1, Scene 1 re: kingdom
Lear's action in Act 1, Scene 1 re: kingdom
Divides kingdom, demands love declarations from daughters
Metaphor in 'serpent's tooth' quote
Metaphor in 'serpent's tooth' quote
Pain of thankless child/broken family bonds
How madness functions in King Lear
How madness functions in King Lear
Both literal and metaphorical device
Difference: Edgar vs Lear's madness
Difference: Edgar vs Lear's madness
Edgar feigns madness; Lear genuinely descends into it
Effect of power on Goneril & Regan
Effect of power on Goneril & Regan
Corrupting influence drives betrayal of Lear
Result of Lear's abdication Act 1, Scene 1
Result of Lear's abdication Act 1, Scene 1
Sets off chain of events leading to chaos
What old age theme explores in King Lear
What old age theme explores in King Lear
Vulnerabilities and challenges of ageing
Lear's quote showing self-awareness in old age
Lear's quote showing self-awareness in old age
'I am a very foolish fond old man' Act 4, Scene 7
Gloucester's quote 'I stumbled when I saw' meaning
Gloucester's quote 'I stumbled when I saw' meaning
Physical blindness leads to greater understanding
Blindness and insight theme in King Lear
Blindness and insight theme in King Lear
Literal and metaphorical blindness explored