King Lear Act V Scene i-ii Study Guide

King Lear Act V Scene i-ii


1. Why is Regan so insistent that Goneril leave with her instead of staying behind with Edmund?

2. In Edmund’s soliloquy (Vi 55-69) he speaks of many things. Take a look at it and explain what he intends to do about:

Goneril and Regan –

Albany –

Lear and Cordelia –

3. What is Edgar’s function in this scene?

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4. What is Edgar’s function in this scene?

5. At the end of the battle, who has won?