Act 3 Scene 2

Question 1

Quote showing Lear talking to weather

Answer 1

Blow winds and crack your cheeks
Singe my white head

Question 2

Significance of Lear’s speech to the storm in act 3 scene 2

Answer 2

-The storm is a reflection of Lear’s mind reflecting his inner turnmoil
-Lear attempts to command the storm as if he still holds authority however is powerless contrasting his former belief in his divine right to rule
-He also challenges the gods
-Nature treats Lear the same it would any normal beggar,once Lear is stripped of wealth and titles he is equally vunerable to all humans

Question 3

Quote showing Lear’s weakness and significance of the syllables

Answer 3

“A poor,infirm,weak and despised old man”
Irregularity of stressed and unstressed syllables slows down pace and line itself feels weak like Lear

Question 4

Quote showing commentary on Lear on new world full of injustice

Answer 4

“Thee undivulged crimes,unwhipped of justice”

Question 5

Quote bringing up the question of tragedy in Lear and summarising tragedy of Lear

Answer 5

I am a man more sinned against than sinning

Question 6

Analysis of “I am a man more sinned against than sinning”

Answer 6

-Lear’s self pity and lack of self-awareness,he still struggles to fully acknowledge his own role in his downfall
-Statement invites audience to consider the question of justice in Lear
-Declaration occurs in the storm showing his isolation and madness

Question 7

Quote showing commentary on topsy turvy world

Answer 7

“And bawds and whores do churches build”