Character Analysis (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What character flaw prevents Lear from recognising genuine love in Act 1?
What character flaw prevents Lear from recognising genuine love in Act 1?
His desperate need for flattery
What does 'hubris' mean in relation to Lear's character?
What does 'hubris' mean in relation to Lear's character?
Excessive pride & refusing criticism
What literary device does the storm scene demonstrate when it mirrors Lear's mental state?
What literary device does the storm scene demonstrate when it mirrors Lear's mental state?
Pathetic fallacy
What does Cordelia say she cannot do with her heart?
What does Cordelia say she cannot do with her heart?
Heave it into her mouth
How does Regan's cruelty differ from Goneril's according to the note?
How does Regan's cruelty differ from Goneril's according to the note?
Regan shows sadistic enthusiasm
What structural function does Gloucester serve in the play?
What structural function does Gloucester serve in the play?
Tragic parallel to Lear
To what does Edmund declare his services are bound in Act 1?
To what does Edmund declare his services are bound in Act 1?
Nature
What is the Fool's primary function in relation to Lear?
What is the Fool's primary function in relation to Lear?
Conscience & truth-teller
What name does Kent adopt when he disguises himself as a servant?
What name does Kent adopt when he disguises himself as a servant?
Caius
What are the two contrasting critical readings of Lear's suffering mentioned?
What are the two contrasting critical readings of Lear's suffering mentioned?
Christian purgatorial vs existential