Test Flashcards
Give Goneril’s speech from the love test.
“Sir, I love you more than words can wield the matter…..as much as child ever loved or father found; A love that makes breath poor and speech unable, beyond all manner of ‘so much’ I love you.
Give the quote said by Goneril where she asks Regan to work with her to take down Lear.
“Pray you, let’s hit together”
Give the quote which indicates Goneril’s desire to take down the king quickly.
“We must do something, and in the heat”
Give the quote where Goneril says she will avoid Lear by pretending to be sick.
“I will not speak with him. Say I am sick”
Give the quote where Goneril tells Oswald to not treat Lear with respect.
“Put on what weary negligence you please”
Give the quote where Goneril explains that even though Lear has given away his crown he still acts with authority.
“Idle old man, that still would manage those authorities that he hath given away!”
Give the quote where Goneril calls Lear as foolish as a baby.
“Old fools are babes again”
What is Goneril’s reaction to learning of Gloucester.
“Pluck out his eyes”
