Characters: Cordelia (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What three qualities does Cordelia symbolise in King Lear?
What three qualities does Cordelia symbolise in King Lear?
Honesty, loyalty, & filial piety
What happens to Cordelia when she refuses to engage in Lear's love test?
What happens to Cordelia when she refuses to engage in Lear's love test?
She is disowned by her father
Who does Cordelia marry after being banished?
Who does Cordelia marry after being banished?
The King of France
What does the King of France value about Cordelia?
What does the King of France value about Cordelia?
Her virtue over a dowry
Which traits characterise Cordelia's personality?
Which traits characterise Cordelia's personality?
Integrity, compassion, & steadfastness
How is Cordelia's internal conflict described compared to other characters?
How is Cordelia's internal conflict described compared to other characters?
Minimal
How does Cordelia return to help her father?
How does Cordelia return to help her father?
With the French army
How does Cordelia remain towards Lear despite his initial rejection?
How does Cordelia remain towards Lear despite his initial rejection?
Loyal and loving
How is Cordelia's bond with her sisters described?
How is Cordelia's bond with her sisters described?
Strained and adversarial
What could be seen as Cordelia's tragic flaw?
What could be seen as Cordelia's tragic flaw?
Her uncompromising honesty
What does Cordelia's uncompromising honesty lead to?
What does Cordelia's uncompromising honesty lead to?
Her banishment
What is the ultimate consequence of Cordelia's virtuous nature?
What is the ultimate consequence of Cordelia's virtuous nature?
Her untimely death