Characters: King Lear (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What are Lear's three main character flaws at the beginning of the play?
What are Lear's three main character flaws at the beginning of the play?
Pride, vanity, and impulsive nature
What does Lear demand from his daughters in the opening scene?
What does Lear demand from his daughters in the opening scene?
Public declarations of love
How does Cordelia respond to Lear's demand for a declaration of love?
How does Cordelia respond to Lear's demand for a declaration of love?
'Nothing, my lord'
What does 'moral blindness' refer to in relation to Lear?
What does 'moral blindness' refer to in relation to Lear?
Failure to see beyond surface appearances
What fundamental misunderstanding does Lear have about leadership?
What fundamental misunderstanding does Lear have about leadership?
He wants power without responsibility
What does Lear's question 'Does any here know me? This is not Lear' reveal?
What does Lear's question 'Does any here know me? This is not Lear' reveal?
His sense of self was bound to royal status
What does the storm in the play symbolise?
What does the storm in the play symbolise?
Both external disorder & mental collapse
What paradox does Lear's character demonstrate regarding madness?
What paradox does Lear's character demonstrate regarding madness?
Madness paradoxically brings greater insight
Which quote shows Lear's newfound empathy for the poor?
Which quote shows Lear's newfound empathy for the poor?
'Poor naked wretches… O, I have ta'en'
What does Lear's admission 'I did her wrong' signify?
What does Lear's admission 'I did her wrong' signify?
First step toward redemption & moral growth
How does Lear approach Cordelia in their reconciliation scene?
How does Lear approach Cordelia in their reconciliation scene?
As a father seeking forgiveness
What is ambiguous about Lear's final moments?
What is ambiguous about Lear's final moments?
Whether he dies in delusion or hope
What makes Lear particularly compelling as a tragic hero?
What makes Lear particularly compelling as a tragic hero?
He achieves significant personal growth