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What conclusion can be drawn from Gloucester's lament about humans being treated as playthings?
What conclusion can be drawn from Gloucester's lament about humans being treated as playthings?
- He thinks humans have control over their fate.
- He believes the gods are indifferent to suffering. (correct)
- He believes in justice for all individuals.
- He is optimistic about the nature of humanity.
How does Cordelia meet her tragic end?
How does Cordelia meet her tragic end?
- She is executed by hanging on Edmund's orders. (correct)
- She is betrayed by her sisters.
- She flees and is lost at sea.
- She succumbs to an illness while captive.
What is the key outcome of Edgar's duel with Edmund?
What is the key outcome of Edgar's duel with Edmund?
- Edgar defeats Edmund and learns of his treachery. (correct)
- Edmund defeats Edgar but is mortally wounded.
- Edgar confronts Lear about his choices.
- Edgar defeats Edmund but leaves him to escape.
Which type of irony is demonstrated when Gloucester trusts Edmund despite the audience knowing of Edmund's betrayal?
Which type of irony is demonstrated when Gloucester trusts Edmund despite the audience knowing of Edmund's betrayal?
What does King Lear challenge in Act 3.4 to express his despair?
What does King Lear challenge in Act 3.4 to express his despair?
Who is responsible for Gloucester's capture and blinding?
Who is responsible for Gloucester's capture and blinding?
What event symbolizes the chaos in the kingdom at the end of Act 3.2?
What event symbolizes the chaos in the kingdom at the end of Act 3.2?
How does Edmund prepare for the arrival of Cordelia’s forces?
How does Edmund prepare for the arrival of Cordelia’s forces?
What is the main reason for Edmund's hypocrisy when he criticizes Goneril and Regan's treatment of Lear?
What is the main reason for Edmund's hypocrisy when he criticizes Goneril and Regan's treatment of Lear?
Who is responsible for sending spies to Lear’s kingdom?
Who is responsible for sending spies to Lear’s kingdom?
What does Edgar view as the lowest point before a significant change occurs?
What does Edgar view as the lowest point before a significant change occurs?
What does Goneril request from Edmund regarding her husband?
What does Goneril request from Edmund regarding her husband?
What function do letters serve in King Lear?
What function do letters serve in King Lear?
What is the primary reason Kent sends a ring to Cordelia?
What is the primary reason Kent sends a ring to Cordelia?
How is Cordelia characterized in contrast to her sisters?
How is Cordelia characterized in contrast to her sisters?
What ultimately leads to the demise of Goneril and Regan?
What ultimately leads to the demise of Goneril and Regan?
How does Edmund rise to power in the play?
How does Edmund rise to power in the play?
What existential realization does Lear have regarding 'unaccommodated man'?
What existential realization does Lear have regarding 'unaccommodated man'?
What does Lear believe has happened to Poor Tom?
What does Lear believe has happened to Poor Tom?
What rewards does Edmund receive for his treachery?
What rewards does Edmund receive for his treachery?
Who does Edgar, as Poor Tom, claim to be fleeing from?
Who does Edgar, as Poor Tom, claim to be fleeing from?
Flashcards
King Lear's death cause
King Lear's death cause
King Lear dies of grief after Cordelia's death.
Cordelia's fate
Cordelia's fate
Cordelia is hanged by Edmund's orders.
Edmund's confrontation
Edmund's confrontation
Edgar defeats Edmund in a duel; Edmund reveals his plot to kill Lear and Cordelia before dying.
Lear's storm challenge
Lear's storm challenge
Lear calls on nature to rage against him in Act 3.4, expressing his despair and madness.
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Gloucester's view on gods
Gloucester's view on gods
Gloucester claims the gods treat humans like playthings, killed for sport.
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Kent's ring to Cordelia
Kent's ring to Cordelia
Kent sends a ring to Cordelia to reveal his true identity and loyalty while remaining in disguise, thereby allowing Cordelia to understand that the disguised servant aiding Lear is Kent.
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Cordelia's difference from sisters
Cordelia's difference from sisters
Cordelia is selfless, forgiving, and genuinely loves Lear, unlike the deceitful and power-hungry Goneril and Regan.
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Goneril and Regan's end
Goneril and Regan's end
Regan is poisoned by Goneril, who is jealous of her relationship with Edmund. Goneril later commits suicide after her schemes fail and the rivalry over Edmund leads to their demise.
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Edmund's title
Edmund's title
Edmund becomes the Earl of Gloucester after betraying his father by fabricating evidence of Gloucester's treason.
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"Unaccommodated man"
"Unaccommodated man"
Lear's reflection on the vulnerability of humans lacking status, possessions, or shelter, exemplified by Poor Tom.
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Lear's perception of Poor Tom
Lear's perception of Poor Tom
Lear assumes Poor Tom is destroyed by betrayal and cruelty, mirroring Lear's own experiences.
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Edmund's reward for treachery
Edmund's reward for treachery
Edmund gains power and the title of Earl of Gloucester through manipulating others, particularly Regan and Goneril.
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Edgar's flight in disguise
Edgar's flight in disguise
Edgar, disguised as Poor Tom, claims to flee from a "foul fiend," concealing his true identity.
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Gloucester's betrayal
Gloucester's betrayal
Gloucester is betrayed by his son, Edmund, who reports Gloucester's help to Lear to Cornwall and Regan, leading to Gloucester's capture and blinding.
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Loss of Gloucester's title
Loss of Gloucester's title
Cornwall and Regan strip Gloucester of his title and possessions because they believe he aided Lear.
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World upside down (Act 3.2)
World upside down (Act 3.2)
The storm and chaos in the play represent the collapse of societal order and natural order.
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Edmund's spy network
Edmund's spy network
Edmund learns about Cordelia's forces through intercepted letters and spies.
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Lear's betrayal by his daughters
Lear's betrayal by his daughters
Goneril and Regan betray Lear by ordering Edmund to capture and kill him.
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Edmund's hypocrisy
Edmund's hypocrisy
Edmund criticizes Goneril and Regan's treatment of Lear, but his own actions towards his father are equally treacherous.
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Cordelia's spies
Cordelia's spies
Cordelia sends spies to gather information about the political chaos in Britain.
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Letters as plot devices
Letters as plot devices
Letters expose betrayals and advance the King Lear plot, revealing secrets and schemes.
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King Lear Acts 3-5
- Kent sends a ring to Cordelia to reveal his true identity and loyalty.
- Cordelia is different from her sisters, Goneril and Regan, being selfless and loyal.
- Regan and Goneril's rivalry leads to their downfall; their jealousy of Edmund proves fatal.
- Edmund inherits the title of Earl of Gloucester through treachery against his father.
- King Lear uses the phrase "unaccommodated man" to reflect on human vulnerability without status or possessions.
- Lear believes Poor Tom is utterly destroyed by the world's injustice.
- Edmund gains power by manipulating others around him.
- Edgar disguises himself as Poor Tom to avoid detection.
- Gloucester reveals a plan to help Lear escape to Cordelia.
- Cornwall and Regan strip Gloucester of his title and possessions due to Edmund's betrayal.
- The world appears upside down; chaos and disorder prevail.
- Edmund learns Cordelia's forces are coming via intercepted letters and reports.
- Goneril and Regan betray Lear by ordering Edmund to capture him.
- Edmund's condemnation of Lear's treatment is ironic since he is guilty of treachery.
- Cordelia sends spies to gather information on the situation in Britain.
- Edgar confronts and defeats Edmund in a duel; Edmund's attempts at repentance fail.
- Goneril demands Edmund kill her husband, Albany.
- Letters are crucial tools for communication and deception during the play.
- Final events occur on the battlefield and in the British camp near Dover.
- Gloucester laments that the gods treat humans like mere playthings.
- Cordelia is hanged, and King Lear dies of grief shortly afterward.
- Edgar confronts Edmund and ultimately defeats him.
- Key themes of betrayal and loss are highlighted through the play's events.
- Cosmic, verbal, and dramatic irony are used to portray the play's events.
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