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Which of Lear's daughters ends up being responsible for his exile?
Which of Lear's daughters ends up being responsible for his exile?
What is the name of the character who, disguised as Poor Tom, rescues Gloucester and encounters Lear on the heath?
What is the name of the character who, disguised as Poor Tom, rescues Gloucester and encounters Lear on the heath?
Which of Lear's daughters is ultimately executed by Edmund?
Which of Lear's daughters is ultimately executed by Edmund?
Who kills Cornwall, causing his eventual demise?
Who kills Cornwall, causing his eventual demise?
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Which character is poisoned by Goneril?
Which character is poisoned by Goneril?
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Which two characters are reconciled with Lear in Act 4 Scene 5?
Which two characters are reconciled with Lear in Act 4 Scene 5?
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Who is killed by Edgar in a duel towards the end of the play?
Who is killed by Edgar in a duel towards the end of the play?
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What event triggers Lear's descent into madness?
What event triggers Lear's descent into madness?
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Which character dies by suicide in Act 5, Scene 3?
Which character dies by suicide in Act 5, Scene 3?
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Who is the character that reveals their true identity to Gloucester in Act 5, Scene 3?
Who is the character that reveals their true identity to Gloucester in Act 5, Scene 3?
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Who is the character that duels with Edmund in Act 5, Scene 3?
Who is the character that duels with Edmund in Act 5, Scene 3?
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Who is the character responsible for the hanging of Cordelia?
Who is the character responsible for the hanging of Cordelia?
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How does Lear die?
How does Lear die?
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Flashcards
Lear Divides His Kingdom
Lear Divides His Kingdom
King Lear decides to split his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love for him.
Cordelia's Banishment
Cordelia's Banishment
Lear banishes Cordelia for not flattering him enough, choosing darker paths for his other daughters.
Edmund's Deception
Edmund's Deception
Edmund convinces Gloucester to doubt his loyal son Edgar, leading to familial betrayal.
Lear in the Storm
Lear in the Storm
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Gloucester's Blinding
Gloucester's Blinding
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Cordelia Searches for Lear
Cordelia Searches for Lear
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Lear and Cordelia Reunited
Lear and Cordelia Reunited
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The Tragic Ending
The Tragic Ending
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Gloucester's death
Gloucester's death
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Goneril's suicide
Goneril's suicide
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Edmund's duel
Edmund's duel
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Cordelia's execution
Cordelia's execution
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Lear's death
Lear's death
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Study Notes
Lear Divides His Kingdom
- Lear divides his kingdom among his daughters, based on their professed love for him.
- Cordelia is banished for refusing to flatter him.
Edmund Deceives Gloucester
- Gloucester is deceived by his son, Edmund, regarding Edmund's loyalty.
Lear Is Cast Out
- Lear is driven out into a storm due to his daughters' unwillingness to maintain him.
- He departs alone with his Fool.
'Poor Tom'
- Lear, Kent, and the Fool encounter Edgar disguised as "Poor Tom".
- They seek sanctuary at Gloucester's home.
Gloucester Is Blinded
- Gloucester is accused of treason by Goneril and Regan.
- His eyes are gouged out, and he is cast out.
- Cornwall is killed by his own servant.
Cordelia Searches For Her Father
- Cordelia and her troops learn of Lear's plight.
- They set out to find him.
Gloucester And Lear Are Rescued
- Gloucester is saved from suicide by Edgar's trickery.
- Lear is located and aided by Cordelia's forces.
Lear And Cordelia Are Reunited
- Lear regains his composure.
- He is reconciled with Cordelia.
Edmund's Plot
- Edmund reveals his seduction of his sisters.
- He plans to kill Lear and Cordelia if his side wins the battle.
The Tragic Ending
- Cordelia's army is defeated.
- Lear and Cordelia are imprisoned.
- Edmund is killed by Edgar.
- Goneril kills herself after poisoning Regan.
- Cordelia is executed.
- Lear dies from grief upon learning of Cordelia's death and others.
Deaths and Murders
- Act 3 Scene 7: Cornwall is killed by a servant. Regan kills the servant.
- Act 3 Scene 7: Cornwall dies of injuries from a servant.
- Act 4 Scene 6: Oswald is killed by Edgar.
- Act 5 Scene 3: Goneril poisons Regan.
- Act 5 Scene 3: Gloucester dies of a heart attack.
- Act 5 Scene 3: Goneril stabs herself.
- Act 5 Scene 3: Edmund is killed by Edgar.
- Act 5 Scene 3: Cordelia is hanged.
- Act 5 Scene 3: A servant kills Cordelia's executioner. (Note this is not clear but in line with the information given)
- Act 5 Scene 3: Lear dies from grief.
- Suspected Suicide: Kent commits suicide.
Survivors
- Only Albany and Edgar survive the play.
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Explore the key events and character dynamics in Shakespeare's 'King Lear'. This quiz focuses on Lear's tragic decisions, the manipulation by his daughters, and the themes of loyalty and redemption. Test your knowledge on pivotal plot points and character arcs.
