King Lear Quotes - Justice

Question 1

“The dark and vicious place where thee he got…

Answer 1

…cost him his eyes” - Edgar

• Gloucester’s extra-marital relationship has been punished by the loss of his eyes.

Question 2

“As flies to wanton boys…

Answer 2

…are we to th’gods; they kill us for their sport” - Gloucester

• the world is fundamentally indifferent to human beings