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Who is the youngest daughter of King Lear?
Who is the youngest daughter of King Lear?
Why does King Lear strip Cordelia of her dowry?
Why does King Lear strip Cordelia of her dowry?
Who is the king of France's choice for marriage despite her father casting her away?
Who is the king of France's choice for marriage despite her father casting her away?
Why does the earl of Kent get banished by King Lear?
Why does the earl of Kent get banished by King Lear?
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What does Gloucester suspect about the division of the kingdom between Albany and Cornwall?
What does Gloucester suspect about the division of the kingdom between Albany and Cornwall?
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In the text, who is the first daughter to speak of her love for the father?
In the text, who is the first daughter to speak of her love for the father?
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What is Lear's intention when he divides his kingdom?
What is Lear's intention when he divides his kingdom?
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Who expresses a love for the father that is described as 'Beyond all manner of so much' in the text?
Who expresses a love for the father that is described as 'Beyond all manner of so much' in the text?
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Which character is described as valuing their love for the father more than 'eyesight, space, and liberty'?
Which character is described as valuing their love for the father more than 'eyesight, space, and liberty'?
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What best describes Lear's attitude towards his daughters' declarations of love?
What best describes Lear's attitude towards his daughters' declarations of love?
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Study Notes
King Lear's Decision
- King Lear decides to divide his power and kingdom among his three daughters, Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia.
- He demands public professions of their love, but Cordelia refuses, saying "Love, and be silent."
- Lear strips Cordelia of her dowry and divides the kingdom between Goneril and Regan.
The Earl of Kent's Protest
- The earl of Kent protests against Lear's rash actions, but is banished.
The King of France's Choice
- The king of France, one of Cordelia's suitors, chooses to marry her despite Lear's casting her away.
Lear's Plan
- Lear tells his daughters Goneril and Regan that they and their husbands should divide his powers and revenues.
- He himself will keep a hundred knights and will live with Goneril and Regan by turns.
The Conversation Between Kent, Gloucester, and Edmund
- Kent, Gloucester, and Edmund discuss Lear's division of the kingdom.
- Edmund is introduced as Gloucester's illegitimate son.
Lear's Announcement
- Lear announces that he has divided his kingdom among his daughters.
- He says that he wants to shake off the cares and business of his age and confer them on younger strengths.
The Daughters' Responses
- Goneril declares her love for Lear, saying it is more than words can express.
- Regan says she loves Lear as much as Goneril does.
- Cordelia refuses to make a public declaration of love, saying "Love, and be silent."
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Test your knowledge on the summary of Shakespeare's play 'King Lear' which revolves around King Lear dividing his kingdom between his daughters and the consequences that follow.
