Characters: Goneril (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What role does Goneril play in King Lear?
What role does Goneril play in King Lear?
Central antagonist
How does Goneril initially gain a portion of Lear's kingdom?
How does Goneril initially gain a portion of Lear's kingdom?
Exaggerated & insincere love declaration
Which three traits best describe Goneril's personality?
Which three traits best describe Goneril's personality?
Ruthless, manipulative, power-hungry
What strategic qualities does Goneril possess?
What strategic qualities does Goneril possess?
Cunning & strategic
What does Goneril call Lear when speaking to Oswald?
What does Goneril call Lear when speaking to Oswald?
'Idle old man'
What primarily drives Goneril's internal conflict?
What primarily drives Goneril's internal conflict?
Relentless pursuit of power
Why does Goneril despise her husband Albany?
Why does Goneril despise her husband Albany?
For his honourable nature
How does Goneril treat Lear after gaining power?
How does Goneril treat Lear after gaining power?
With cruelty
What does Lear call Goneril that suggests ingratitude?
What does Lear call Goneril that suggests ingratitude?
'Marble-hearted fiend'
What characterises Goneril's alliance with Regan?
What characterises Goneril's alliance with Regan?
Pragmatic & self-serving
With whom does Goneril have an affair?
With whom does Goneril have an affair?
Edmund
What is Goneril's tragic flaw?
What is Goneril's tragic flaw?
Insatiable ambition
What ultimately happens to Goneril?
What ultimately happens to Goneril?
Murders Regan & commits suicide