| who is leading the blind duke as the scene opens | old man |
| who leads Gloucester to Dover | Edgar |
| What is Edgar’ mood in his soliloquy | he feels encouraged |
| how does Edgar feel when he sees his blind father | worse than ever |
| what does the old man to bring for edgar | clothing |
| how does the old man respond to Gloucester request for clothes | he will bring him the best clothing he has |
| why is it difficult for Edgar to keep up his disguise | it is hard fro him to see his father in such a condition; he feels bad |
| why does Gloucester give Edgar his purse | he trusts him |
| In this scene how does Gloucester feel about the distribution of wealth | each person should have just enough |
| where does Gloucester want Edgar to lead him near Dover | near dover, on a high cliff, overlooking the sea |
| why does Goneril send Edmund away when they arrive at Albany’s palace | doesn’t think he would be welcomed by Albany |
| In ways has Albany’s disposition change | he smiles when told about the french army approaching, yet grimaces at the mention of his wife |
| to what does Goneril attribute Albany’s change | calls him a coward |
| what does Albany accuse Goneril of doing | treating her father cruelly |
| what news does Goneril bring to her husband, Albany | impending French invasion |
| in what ways does goneril compare Edmund with Albany | Edmumd is more of a man than Albany ever was |
| how does Albany describe Goneril’s personality | she is the devil disguised as a woman |
| what important news does the messenger bring to Goneril and Albany | Cornwall is dead |
| what is Gonerils reaction to Cornwalls death | she has mixed feelings:glad (becausebshe has more power) and angry(beause Regan is now a widow and currently with Edmund) |
| Why does Albany want revenge | because his eyes were taken out |
| where has the king of France gone | back to France |
| what letter does Kent ask the gentleman about | the letters that Kent has written to Cordelia. vice versa |
| what is cordelia’ reaction to Kent’s letters about her father | mixed reactions |
| what reason does Kent give for difference in Lear’s daughters | the stars |
| why does Lear refuse to see his daughter Cordelia | ashamed and he feels guilty |
| who will watch over the King in Kent’s abscence | Gentleman |
| is Kent aware that Cornwall has died | no |
| what does the holy water represent in this scene | Cordelia’s tears |
| Who are the “dog-hearted” daughter whom Kent refers to | Regan and Goneril |
| where is Lear in this scene | in Dover |
| as Cordelia enters, what has she heard regarding the king | he is singing loudly, wearing a crown of thorns |
| what does Cordelia instruct her officer to do | search for the king until he finds him |
| who does Cordelia depend to heal her father | doctor |
| what will the doctor use in his treatment of the king | medicinal herbs |
| what kind of treatment does the doctor prescribe | he needs to sleep |
| in what ways will Cordelia’s tears aid the King’s treatment | they will help grow the herbs he needs |
| why is Cordelia anxious to find her father soon | she is afraid he won’t have that much time |
| why is Cordelia’s army invading | to set things right |
| what is this scene’s main function | background on king lears condition |
| what was the king wearing when Cordelia last saw him | his royal robes |
| has Albany raised an army to fight France | yes |
| who is a better soldier than albany amd why | Goelneril, she is ambitious, desire for power |
| what does Regan think Edmund has set out to do | murder his father |
| why does Regan want Gloucester out of the way | he will create enemies for Regan |
| who sent Oswald with a letter for Edmund | Goneril |
| why does Regan want to read Goneril’s letter to Edmund | she sees her sister as a rival for Edmunds affection |
| does Oswald know what the letter contains | no |
| according to Regan what are the obvious signs of Goneril’s love for Edmund | she’s been gazing at him |
| what does Regan ask Oswald to do to Gloucester | kill him |
| How does Oswald feel about his instructions to kill Gloucester | he could care less as long as it benefits him |
| how is Edgar dressed in this scene | as a peasant |
| where is Gloucester standing when Edgar tells him he is at the Edge of the cliff | on flat land |
| who does Gloucester think has saved him when he supposedly jumped off the cliff | the gods |
| what does Edgar call Gloucester after he has jumped | father |
| how does Gloucester say he can see without eyes | with feeling |
| what is the “great stage of fools” | the world |
| who is Oswald’ proclaimed prize | Gloucester |
| who killed Oswald to protect Gloucester | Edgar |
| what are Goneril and Edmund plotting against Albany | to kill him |
| what is the gentleman’s news to Edgar about the war with France | the French army has arrived and will be fighting very shortly |
| why does kent prefer not to reveal his true identity to anyone except Cordelia | he still needs to execute his plan |
| in what way has the kings attire been changed | he is wearing fresh garments |
| why is the king able to sleep so well | he has been given herbal medicine |
| how long has it been since Cordelia has seen her father | since he kicked her out from the kingdom |
| when Lear awakens where does he think he has been | taken from the grave |
| is King Lear angry at Cordelia in this scene | no |
| how does Cordelia feel when her father finally recognizes her as his daughter | she feels overwhelmed with joy |
| why does the doctor won’t Cordelia and the others to leave the King Alone after they have spoken with him for a while | he doesn’t want to overexert him |
| what news does the gentleman tell the disguised Kent about Edgar and Kent | Edgar and Kent are in Germany |
| who has taken the former Duke of cornwall’s place as the leader of the people | Edmund |
king lear act 4 questions
July 1, 2019