Test Flashcards
Give the Quote where Lear refers to himself as a dragon.
“Come not between the dragon and his wrath”
Give the quote said by Lear which references a bow to express his fury.
“The bow is bent and drawn, make from the shaft”
Give the quote where Lear calls Kent names.
“O, vassal! miscreant!”
Give the quote where Lear explains what will happen to the banished Kent if he returns home.
“If…..thy banished trunk be found in our dominions, the moment is thy death”
How does Lear react to Goneril calling him old and asking him to reduce his train?
“Degenerate bastard!”
Give the quote where Lear uses animal imagery to call Goneril a name.
“Detested kite!”
Give the quote where Lear curses Goneril with infertility.
“Into her womb convey sterility!”
Give the quote where Lear explains how painful it is to have a thankless child and how he wishes this on Goneril.
“Feel how sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!”
Give the quote where Lear suggests Regan will slash Goneril’s face using animal imagery.
“With her nails she’ll flay thy wolvish visage”
