Character Analysis (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards

Excessive pride & refusal to accept criticism/advice

Natural world reflects Lear's internal chaos/turmoil

Gains empathy for poor through suffering & loss of power

Integrity - won't 'heave heart into mouth' for show

Tragic parallel to Lear; misjudges children, gains insight

Physical blindness leads to moral insight/awakening

'Thou, Nature, art my goddess' - rejects social hierarchy

Lear's conscience & truth-teller through riddles/humour

Court jesters could criticise power under guise of comedy

Ruthless pursuit of power (describes Goneril & Regan)