Tuesday, February 24, 2009

King Lear III iv

King Lear III iv

4. Explain how this scene brings the plot (Lear, Fool, etc.) and the subplot (Gloucester) together.

5. Lear is becoming increasingly mad. List and explain two examples that support this idea.

6. “…In the past Lear has assumed that respectability went hand-in-hand with appearance. Now, however, Lear see that though circumstances may strip a human of all outward show of strength, the basic humanity remains and is worthy of respect and care” - Stacy Mulder, PhD Prof. of English

Explain what this quote means. (Hint: consider Goneril, Regan, Fool and Tom)

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