Character Relationships (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What does Lear misjudge about Cordelia?
What does Lear misjudge about Cordelia?
Lear misjudges Cordelia's honesty as lack of love.
How does Cordelia demonstrate loyalty?
How does Cordelia demonstrate loyalty?
Cordelia remains loyal and tries to rescue Lear later.
What themes are explored through Lear's daughters?
What themes are explored through Lear's daughters?
Themes of betrayal, ambition, and blind trust are explored.
What drives Lear into madness?
What drives Lear into madness?
The cruelty of Goneril and Regan drives Lear mad.
What is Gloucester's error regarding Edgar?
What is Gloucester's error regarding Edgar?
Gloucester wrongly believes Edgar is plotting against him.
How does Edgar show his loyalty to Gloucester?
How does Edgar show his loyalty to Gloucester?
Edgar saves and cares for his blind father, Gloucester.
What does Edmund symbolize in the play?
What does Edmund symbolize in the play?
Edmund symbolizes ambition and the corrupting influence of power.
What does Lear and Cordelia's relationship symbolize?
What does Lear and Cordelia's relationship symbolize?
It symbolizes true, selfless love and the theme of redemption.
What motivates Edmund's actions against Gloucester?
What motivates Edmund's actions against Gloucester?
Edmund's ambition motivates him to deceive Gloucester.
What happens to Edgar disguised as Poor Tom?
What happens to Edgar disguised as Poor Tom?
Edgar flees and disguises himself as Poor Tom to survive.