Characters: Edgar (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What is Edgar's alternative name when he is in disguise?
What is Edgar's alternative name when he is in disguise?
Poor Tom
What does Edgar symbolise in the play?
What does Edgar symbolise in the play?
Loyalty and justice
In the mnemonic device, what does the 'G' in Edgar stand for?
In the mnemonic device, what does the 'G' in Edgar stand for?
Good
Why does Gloucester wrongfully disinherit Edgar?
Why does Gloucester wrongfully disinherit Edgar?
Due to Edmund's deceit
Which three traits describe Edgar's personality?
Which three traits describe Edgar's personality?
Honourable, steadfast, resourceful
Why does Edgar adopt the disguise of Poor Tom?
Why does Edgar adopt the disguise of Poor Tom?
To survive
What does Edgar mean when he says 'Edgar I nothing am'?
What does Edgar mean when he says 'Edgar I nothing am'?
He has lost his identity
What is the source of Edgar's internal conflict?
What is the source of Edgar's internal conflict?
His wrongful disinheritance
What marks Edgar's relationships with others?
What marks Edgar's relationships with others?
Loyalty and forgiveness
Does Edgar have a traditional tragic flaw?
Does Edgar have a traditional tragic flaw?
No, he does not
What does Edgar ultimately achieve by the play's end?
What does Edgar ultimately achieve by the play's end?
Restores order and justice