Characters: Goneril (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What is Goneril's role in the family and the play?
What is Goneril's role in the family and the play?
Lear's eldest daughter & central antagonist
How does Goneril declare her love for Lear to gain a portion of his kingdom?
How does Goneril declare her love for Lear to gain a portion of his kingdom?
In an exaggerated & insincere manner
Which three traits best describe Goneril's personality?
Which three traits best describe Goneril's personality?
Ruthless, manipulative, & power-hungry
What does Goneril call Lear when speaking to Oswald?
What does Goneril call Lear when speaking to Oswald?
Idle old man
What largely drives Goneril's internal conflict?
What largely drives Goneril's internal conflict?
Her relentless pursuit of power
How are Goneril's relationships defined?
How are Goneril's relationships defined?
By manipulation & betrayal
What does Lear call Goneril in response to her treatment of him?
What does Lear call Goneril in response to her treatment of him?
Marble-hearted fiend
What is the nature of Goneril's alliance with Regan?
What is the nature of Goneril's alliance with Regan?
Pragmatic & ultimately self-serving
Who does Goneril have an affair with?
Who does Goneril have an affair with?
Edmund
Why does Goneril despise her husband Albany?
Why does Goneril despise her husband Albany?
For his honourable nature
What is Goneril's tragic flaw?
What is Goneril's tragic flaw?
Her insatiable ambition
What are the ultimate consequences of Goneril's schemes?
What are the ultimate consequences of Goneril's schemes?
Regan's murder, her suicide, & family ruin