Sight And Blindness Flashcards
1
Q
What quote (Fool) predicts Lear’s darkness after being shut out in storm?
A
‘So out went the candle and we were left darkling’.
2
Q
‘So out went the candle and we were left darkling’.
A
- Predicts Lear overwhelmed by dark thoughts after shut out.
- Lear is candle who’s light is out and all associated character are ‘left darkling’
3
Q
What does Gloucesters blinding represent?
A
Physical manifestation of their mental blinding.
4
Q
What does Gloucesters blinding cause for him?
A
Brings him a new insight into his past errors.
5
Q
What shows Lear’s blindness to Gonerils claim?
A
Unable to see through her claim to love him ‘dearer than eyesight’.
6
Q
What does Gloucester do in Act 2 scene 1 that shows his blindness?
A
He instantly believes Edmund when he frames Edgar.
