Characters: Regan (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Which daughter of King Lear is Regan?
Which daughter of King Lear is Regan?
The middle daughter
Which three traits best describe Regan's personality?
Which three traits best describe Regan's personality?
Manipulative, sadistic, power-driven
How does Regan initially gain a share of Lear's kingdom?
How does Regan initially gain a share of Lear's kingdom?
By deceitfully professing her love
Who does Regan join forces with once in power?
Who does Regan join forces with once in power?
Goneril and Edmund
How is Regan's internal conflict described?
How is Regan's internal conflict described?
Minimal
What emotion does Regan occasionally show towards Goneril?
What emotion does Regan occasionally show towards Goneril?
Jealousy over Edmund's affection
How is Regan's alliance with Goneril characterised?
How is Regan's alliance with Goneril characterised?
Temporary and self-serving
How does Regan treat Lear after gaining power?
How does Regan treat Lear after gaining power?
She turns against him, showing no compassion
Which brutal act is Regan involved in?
Which brutal act is Regan involved in?
The blinding of Gloucester
What is Regan's tragic flaw?
What is Regan's tragic flaw?
Her unbridled ambition and cruelty
How does Regan die?
How does Regan die?
Poisoned by Goneril out of jealousy
Who is Regan's husband?
Who is Regan's husband?
Cornwall