Kent Flashcards
1
Q
Why does Kent speak the truth?
A
To defend Cordelia
As he is worried for Lear’s safety
2
Q
When is it revealed the Kent has a role as a ‘Network Gatherer’?
A
When Kent is put in the stocks, and his anger is revealed to be equal to Lear’s
3
Q
When does Kent reveal his disguise as Caius?
Include a quotation.
A
In the denouement, Kent waits to reveal his disguise after the tragedy, despite Cordelia wanting him to do it sooner.
“Yet to be known shortens my made intent”
4
Q
How does Kent show his loyalty in the denouement?
A
He refuses to rule alongside Edgar
5
Q
“I have a journey, sir, shortly to go;/My master calls me, I must not say no”
A
Kent’s loyalty is to Lear and will follow him to death
