Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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How does Gloucester describe humanity's relationship with the gods?
How does Gloucester describe humanity's relationship with the gods?
Like flies to wanton boys
What does Edgar believe about divine justice?
What does Edgar believe about divine justice?
The gods are just & people get what they deserve
What dual role does Lear hold that gives his decisions national consequences?
What dual role does Lear hold that gives his decisions national consequences?
Father and king
What does Lear become after his experience on the heath during the storm?
What does Lear become after his experience on the heath during the storm?
Humble and caring
What does Cordelia do despite being banished by Lear?
What does Cordelia do despite being banished by Lear?
Brings a foreign army to rescue him
What does Cornwall's quote reveal about power and justice?
What does Cornwall's quote reveal about power and justice?
Might makes right
Why is Cordelia's death particularly meaningless in the play's nihilistic vision?
Why is Cordelia's death particularly meaningless in the play's nihilistic vision?
Execution order reversed but arrives too late
Who observes that Lear 'hath ever but slenderly known himself'?
Who observes that Lear 'hath ever but slenderly known himself'?
Regan
How does Edmund differ from Lear regarding self-knowledge?
How does Edmund differ from Lear regarding self-knowledge?
Edmund has self-awareness from the start
How does Lear respond when he discovers Cordelia dead?
How does Lear respond when he discovers Cordelia dead?
Abandons language, crying 'Howl, howl, howl, howl'