Themes: Redemption and Suffering (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What fatal flaw does Lear display at the play's beginning?
What fatal flaw does Lear display at the play's beginning?
He values flattery over genuine love
What does the storm scene represent in Lear's transformation?
What does the storm scene represent in Lear's transformation?
The pivotal moment of his awakening
Which quote shows Lear's newfound social awareness?
Which quote shows Lear's newfound social awareness?
'Expose thyself to feel what wretches feel'
What does Lear confess when reuniting with Cordelia?
What does Lear confess when reuniting with Cordelia?
'I am a very foolish fond old man'
What does Gloucester mean by 'I stumbled when I saw'?
What does Gloucester mean by 'I stumbled when I saw'?
His moral blindness preceded physical loss
What paradox occurs after Gloucester loses his sight?
What paradox occurs after Gloucester loses his sight?
He gains clearer moral vision
What quality does Cordelia primarily embody in the play?
What quality does Cordelia primarily embody in the play?
The redemptive power of forgiveness
What does Cordelia say to show unconditional forgiveness?
What does Cordelia say to show unconditional forgiveness?
'No cause, no cause'
What false identity does Edgar assume during his exile?
What false identity does Edgar assume during his exile?
'Poor Tom'
What philosophy does Edgar express about enduring hardship?
What philosophy does Edgar express about enduring hardship?
'The worst is not / So long as we can say so'
When does Edmund attempt to do good?
When does Edmund attempt to do good?
When facing death - too late
What does true redemption require, according to the play?
What does true redemption require, according to the play?
Active choice and sustained effort
What is the play's central paradox about suffering?
What is the play's central paradox about suffering?
Suffering has redemptive potential yet causes devastation