The Characters' Influence on Themes (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does Lear's demand 'Which of you shall we say doth love us most?' reveal about him in Act 1?
What does Lear's demand 'Which of you shall we say doth love us most?' reveal about him in Act 1?
His vanity & misunderstanding of true love
How does absolute power affect Lear's judgment?
How does absolute power affect Lear's judgment?
It corrupts his judgment
What does Lear's madness become during the storm scenes?
What does Lear's madness become during the storm scenes?
A source of revelation
When Lear says 'Expose thyself to feel what wretches feel', what does he gain?
When Lear says 'Expose thyself to feel what wretches feel', what does he gain?
Empathy for vulnerable members of society
What does Lear say in Act 4, Scene 7 during his reconciliation with Cordelia?
What does Lear say in Act 4, Scene 7 during his reconciliation with Cordelia?
'I am a very foolish fond old man'
What role does Cordelia represent in the play?
What role does Cordelia represent in the play?
The moral compass of the play
What does Cordelia say when refusing to participate in the love contest?
What does Cordelia say when refusing to participate in the love contest?
'I cannot heave / My heart into my mouth'
What does Cordelia say in Act 4, Scene 7 that shows her complete forgiveness?
What does Cordelia say in Act 4, Scene 7 that shows her complete forgiveness?
'No cause, no cause'
What do Goneril and Regan primarily embody as antagonists?
What do Goneril and Regan primarily embody as antagonists?
Betrayal & violation of family bonds
What does Goneril say in Act 1, Scene 3 that shows her cruelty towards Lear?
What does Goneril say in Act 1, Scene 3 that shows her cruelty towards Lear?
'Old fools are babes again'
Who does Edmund declare as his goddess in Act 1, Scene 2?
Who does Edmund declare as his goddess in Act 1, Scene 2?
Nature
What does Gloucester mean when he says 'I stumbled when I saw' in Act 4, Scene 1?
What does Gloucester mean when he says 'I stumbled when I saw' in Act 4, Scene 1?
Physical sight didn't guarantee moral clarity
What characteristic does Kent represent throughout the play?
What characteristic does Kent represent throughout the play?
Unwavering loyalty & moral integrity