Key Quotations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In 'Nothing will come of nothing,' what does Lear equate Cordelia's refusal to speak with?
In 'Nothing will come of nothing,' what does Lear equate Cordelia's refusal to speak with?
A lack of affection
What does Edmund's invocation of 'Nature' over societal law emphasise?
What does Edmund's invocation of 'Nature' over societal law emphasise?
His desire to subvert traditional values
What does Edmund's question 'Why bastard? wherefore base?' challenge?
What does Edmund's question 'Why bastard? wherefore base?' challenge?
Societal norms and prejudices
In Regan's quote about 'mettle,' what does this metaphor indicate?
In Regan's quote about 'mettle,' what does this metaphor indicate?
Strength and character
What does the simile 'sharper than a serpent's tooth' convey about Lear's experience?
What does the simile 'sharper than a serpent's tooth' convey about Lear's experience?
The pain of betrayal by one's child
What does the Fool's prediction about 'this cold night' foreshadow?
What does the Fool's prediction about 'this cold night' foreshadow?
The chaos and madness that will ensue
What does Lear's claim of being 'more sinned against than sinning' reflect?
What does Lear's claim of being 'more sinned against than sinning' reflect?
His self-pity and tragic blindness
What theme does Gloucester's simile 'As flies to wanton boys' emphasise?
What theme does Gloucester's simile 'As flies to wanton boys' emphasise?
Existential despair and cruel fate
What theme does Edmund's line 'The wheel is come full circle' reflect?
What theme does Edmund's line 'The wheel is come full circle' reflect?
Poetic justice
What does Lear's imagery of 'birds in the cage' reflect?
What does Lear's imagery of 'birds in the cage' reflect?
Bittersweet acceptance of their fate