Themes: Loyalty and Betrayal (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What does Lear wrongly judge about his daughters’ intentions?
What does Lear wrongly judge about his daughters’ intentions?
Lear misjudges their loyalty, leading to his downfall.
Which act features Edmund's betrayal of Gloucester?
Which act features Edmund's betrayal of Gloucester?
Act 3, Scene 5: Edmund betrays Gloucester to Cornwall.
How does Edmund's betrayal affect Lear and Cordelia?
How does Edmund's betrayal affect Lear and Cordelia?
Edmund's treachery leads to their tragic deaths.
What does Lear's banishment of Cordelia indicate?
What does Lear's banishment of Cordelia indicate?
It shows Lear's misguided sense of ingratitude.
What do Goneril and Regan do after receiving Lear's kingdom?
What do Goneril and Regan do after receiving Lear's kingdom?
They show no gratitude and expel Lear from their homes.
What reveals Lear's tragic misjudgment of his daughters?
What reveals Lear's tragic misjudgment of his daughters?
His despair over Goneril and misplaced trust in Regan.
What does the storm scene symbolize in Lear’s journey?
What does the storm scene symbolize in Lear’s journey?
It underscores Lear's madness and obsession with ingratitude.
Who represents loyalty contrasting with Lear's daughters?
Who represents loyalty contrasting with Lear's daughters?
Cordelia and Kent show loyalty despite Lear's ingratitude.
What does Gloucester realize about Edgar's loyalty?
What does Gloucester realize about Edgar's loyalty?
He recognizes Edgar's unwavering loyalty despite his mistakes.
What theme is emphasized through betrayal in the play?
What theme is emphasized through betrayal in the play?
The destructive effects of ingratitude on family and authority.