Themes: Redemption and Suffering (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does Lear's question 'Which of you doth love us most?' reveal about his character?
What does Lear's question 'Which of you doth love us most?' reveal about his character?
Preference for flattery over honesty
What does the storm scene represent in Lear's transformation?
What does the storm scene represent in Lear's transformation?
The pivotal moment of transformation
Which quote shows Lear developing empathy for society's vulnerable members?
Which quote shows Lear developing empathy for society's vulnerable members?
'Expose thyself to feel what wretches feel'
What does Lear's confession 'I am a very foolish fond old man' demonstrate?
What does Lear's confession 'I am a very foolish fond old man' demonstrate?
Complete acceptance of his failures
What does Gloucester mean when he says 'I stumbled when I saw'?
What does Gloucester mean when he says 'I stumbled when I saw'?
Moral blindness preceded physical loss
How does Gloucester's physical blindness affect him?
How does Gloucester's physical blindness affect him?
It grants him clearer moral vision
What do Cordelia's words 'No cause, no cause' demonstrate?
What do Cordelia's words 'No cause, no cause' demonstrate?
Pure, unconditional forgiveness
What dramatic purpose does Cordelia's death serve?
What dramatic purpose does Cordelia's death serve?
Avoids simple happy resolution
What does Edgar mean by 'The worst is not / So long as we can say "This is the worst"'?
What does Edgar mean by 'The worst is not / So long as we can say "This is the worst"'?
Resilient outlook on hardship
What purposes does Edgar's disguise as 'Poor Tom' serve?
What purposes does Edgar's disguise as 'Poor Tom' serve?
Protection, helping father, & insight
Why does Edmund's late confession fail to bring redemption?
Why does Edmund's late confession fail to bring redemption?
It comes too late to change outcome
What is the central paradox of King Lear?
What is the central paradox of King Lear?
Suffering has redemptive & devastating effects
What doesn't suffering alone guarantee without reflection and choice?
What doesn't suffering alone guarantee without reflection and choice?
Wisdom or moral improvement