Character Analysis (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What does King Lear base his decision to divide his kingdom on?
What does King Lear base his decision to divide his kingdom on?
Flattery from his daughters
Who orders Cordelia's execution in the play?
Who orders Cordelia's execution in the play?
Edmund
What does Goneril do to Regan out of jealousy over Edmund?
What does Goneril do to Regan out of jealousy over Edmund?
Poisons her
What is Edmund's relationship to the Earl of Gloucester?
What is Edmund's relationship to the Earl of Gloucester?
Illegitimate son
What name does Edgar adopt when he disguises himself as a mad beggar?
What name does Edgar adopt when he disguises himself as a mad beggar?
Poor Tom
What name does Kent use when he disguises himself as a servant?
What name does Kent use when he disguises himself as a servant?
Caius
What is the Fool's unique role in relation to King Lear?
What is the Fool's unique role in relation to King Lear?
Speaks truth to power through wit
How does Albany's character transform throughout the play?
How does Albany's character transform throughout the play?
From passive to moral voice
What demonstrates France's virtue when he marries Cordelia?
What demonstrates France's virtue when he marries Cordelia?
He accepts her without a dowry
What quality distinguishes Cordelia from her sisters in Act 1?
What quality distinguishes Cordelia from her sisters in Act 1?
She refuses to flatter for gain