Madness Flashcards
1
Q
How is madness portrayed in this compared to other renaissance dramatics?
A
Renaissance used ‘mad scenes’ for comic effect. Shakespeare wanted a serious portrayal.
2
Q
How is madness first seen in Lear in Act 1?
A
Lear’s rash decisions (giving away kingdom).
3
Q
Wha does the storm represent?
A
Reflects Lear’s madness- is appallingly destructive.
4
Q
What does Lear compare his madness to?
A
The torments of hell.
5
Q
Other than Lear’s madness what other types of madness are seen?
A
- Edgars fake madness.
- Gloucesters half-crazed pity.
