King Lear (Act1) ( Scene 1) Flashcards
Gloucesters view of Edmund gives insight into Edmund’s motives
“The whoreson must be acknowledged “
Lear appears humble for a moment but we know he is beginning a process that will result in chaos
“Know that we have divided in three our kingdom “
Foreshadowing and dramatic irony
king Lear inability to see he might be wrong
“That future strife maybe be prevented now “
Goneril knows her father and plays along with his game she is disingenuous
“Sir , I love you more than words wield the matter “
Cordelia’s integrity and decency is prevalent she understands lears request is below her dignity and his
“I love your majesty according to my bond”
Lear is vain and pompous his ego has been tested and his power to in an act of impetuosity he banishes Cordelia
“Here i disclaim all paternal care … thou my sometime daughter “
Lear is blinded by his hubris Kent shows Lear his blindness and critiques Lear
Foreshadows the problems to come and the Machiavellian flattery
“Thinks thou that duty shall have dreaded to speak When power to flattery bows ?”
