Characters: Cordelia (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What three qualities does Cordelia symbolise in King Lear?
What three qualities does Cordelia symbolise in King Lear?
Honesty, loyalty, & filial piety
What happens to Cordelia when she refuses to engage in Lear's love test?
What happens to Cordelia when she refuses to engage in Lear's love test?
She is disowned by her father
Who does Cordelia marry after being banished?
Who does Cordelia marry after being banished?
The King of France
Which traits characterise Cordelia's personality?
Which traits characterise Cordelia's personality?
Integrity, compassion, & steadfastness
How is Cordelia's internal conflict described compared to other characters?
How is Cordelia's internal conflict described compared to other characters?
Minimal
What does Cordelia return with to rescue Lear?
What does Cordelia return with to rescue Lear?
The French army
How does Cordelia respond to Lear's initial rejection of her?
How does Cordelia respond to Lear's initial rejection of her?
She remains loyal & loving
How is Cordelia's bond with her sisters Goneril and Regan described?
How is Cordelia's bond with her sisters Goneril and Regan described?
Strained & adversarial
What could be seen as Cordelia's tragic flaw?
What could be seen as Cordelia's tragic flaw?
Her uncompromising honesty
What does Cordelia's virtuous nature ultimately lead to?
What does Cordelia's virtuous nature ultimately lead to?
Her untimely death
What does Cordelia mean by 'my love's/ More richer than my tongue'?
What does Cordelia mean by 'my love's/ More richer than my tongue'?
Her love is greater than her words