cordelia quotes Flashcards

1
Q

what shows cordelia’s dislike of public flattery and abuse of the language of love

A

nothing, my lord

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what is evocative of strain during lear’s love test

A

i cannot heave my heart into my mouth

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3
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how does cordelia love lear

A

according to my bond

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4
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what metaphor does cordelia use to describe her sisters speeches

A

glib and oily art

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5
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why does cordelia say she is richer?

A

a still-soliciting eye

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what does kent call cordelia which juxtaposes her with G+R

A

kind and dear princess!

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7
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what is cordelias rule described as by the gentleman

A

she was a queen over her passion

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8
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which costume prop symbolises lear’s madness when him and cordelia reunite

A

crown
‘crowned’ w ‘hemlock, cuckoo-flowers’

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9
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which quote describes lear’s state when cordelia finds him (simile)

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mad as the vexed sea, singing aloud

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10
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which quote echoes a biblical passage

A

dear father, it is thy business that i go about

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11
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which quote from the gentleman uses religious imagery

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holy water from her heavenly eyes

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