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I have no way, and therefore want no eyes:I stumbled when I saw. Author: Shakespeare Work: King LearGloucester; 4.1.20-21-want = desire (double meaning) –> not want and don’t lack –> stumble when saw O gods! Who is’t can say ‘I…

But for the idea of the family, intellectually conceived as a principle of social morality, the tragedy of Lear would not exist R.G. Collingwood (1933)- The tragedy of the family The play is not only a tragedy of parents and…

I am a man More sinned against than sinning. Justice: King Lear Now, gods, stand up for bastards! Justice: Edmund As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods. Justice: Simile/Hyperbaton: Gloucester We have no such daughter. Appearance vs…

how are the forces of evil unleashed in both plays?is Lear responsible? arguably his decision was fair enoughambiguity over morals- does Cordelia act in a good/evil way in the beginning? NOTES: both plays- evil unleashed- both plays deal with tension…

Lear is blind to not foresee what will happen when he divides his Kingdom – despite his seemingly insightful proposal to mitigate any future strife “Our several daughters dowers, that future strife” Lear is blind to logical thinking – his…

Act 1, Scene 1Key quotes: . “Sennet. Enter one bearing a coronet.” – Aristotle – “Pity is induced by undeserving misfortune, and fear by the misfortunes of normal people.”. ‘Tis our fast intent to shake all cares and business from…

ACT 2, Scene 1 – Takes place at Gloucester’s castle- There is talk of Cornwall and Albany planning “likely wars” between each other ( goes against Lear’s wish to prevent “future strife” – A convo between Edgar and Edmund where…

Who originally were Lear’s two noblemen? – Earl of Kent- Earl of Glaucester Who are Lear’s 3 daughters? – Goneril- Regan- Cordelia Who is Lear’s servant? the Fool Who is Goneril married to? Duke of Albany Who is Regan married…

“Legitimate Edgar,..” “Legitimate Edgar, I must have your land.” “This is the…” “This is the excellent foppery of the world.” “I am no honest…” “I am no honest man if there be any good meaning toward you.” “A credulous father,..”…

What does Romeo ask the nurse to tell Juliet? Go to shrift so they can get married. Who is the “Prince of Cats”? Tybalt What format is the prologue in? Sonnet What literary device is “Now old desire doth in…