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
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
Which three traits best describe Regan's personality?
Which three traits best describe Regan's personality?
Manipulative, sadistic, power-driven
Who does Regan join forces with once in power?
Who does Regan join forces with once in power?
Goneril and Edmund
How much internal conflict does Regan experience?
How much internal conflict does Regan experience?
Minimal internal conflict
What emotion does Regan feel towards Goneril over Edmund?
What emotion does Regan feel towards Goneril over Edmund?
Jealousy
How does Regan treat Lear after gaining power?
How does Regan treat Lear after gaining power?
She turns against him, showing no compassion
What is the nature of Regan's alliance with Goneril?
What is the nature of Regan's alliance with Goneril?
Temporary and self-serving, eventual rivalry
What is Regan's tragic flaw?
What is Regan's tragic flaw?
Her unbridled ambition and cruelty
What brutal act is Regan involved in?
What brutal act is Regan involved in?
The blinding of Gloucester
How does Regan die?
How does Regan die?
She is poisoned by Goneril
What regard does Regan show for family loyalty?
What regard does Regan show for family loyalty?
Little regard for family loyalty