Test Flashcards
Why is Gloucester so maddened and upset by the ‘letter’ from Edgar?
Give the quote where Gloucester describes his love for Edgar.
“To his father, that so tenderly and entirely loves him”
Give the quote where Gloucester says to Regan that his heart is broken.
“O, madam, my old heart is cracked, it’s cracked!”
Give the quote where Gloucester asks Cornwall not to put Kent in the stocks.
“Let me beseech your grace not to do so”
Give the quote where Gloucester apologises to Kent for Cornwall placing him in the stocks.
“I am sorry for thee, friend”
What reason does Gloucester have for looking after the king?
“I would not see thy cruel nails pluck out his poor old eyes: nor thy fierce sister in his anointed flesh stick boarish fangs”
What does Gloucester say when he finds out Edmund has been lying to him?
“Then Edgar was abused. Kind gods, forgive me that, and prosper him!”
Give the quote where Gloucester admits his mistakes in life.
I stumbled when I saw
What comment does Edgar make about Gloucester’s eyes?
“Bless thy sweet eyes, they bleed”
-Edgar
Give the quote where we learn Gloucester intends to kill himself.
“From that place I shall no leading need”
