Act 1 Scene 4 Flashcards
(16 cards)
Kent disguising himself
“I other accents borrow”
What does Lear call Oswald ?
“you whoreson dog”
What does the Fool say about what Lear has done ?
“this fellow has banished two on’s daughters and did the third a blessing against his will”
What does the Fool ask Lear ?
“Can you make no use of nothing, nuncle?”
How does the Fool criticise Lear ?
“Thou hadst little wit in thy bald crown when thou gav’st thy golden one away”
How does the Fool mention the Queen ?
“thou mad’st thy daughters thy mothers”
How does the Fool compare himself to Gonerill ?
“I am a fool, thou art nothing”
What does Gonerill call the Fool ?
“all-licensed fool”
What does Gonerill call Lear’s knights ?
“insolent retinue”
How does Gonerill flatter Lear ?
“As you are old and revered, should be wise”
What does Gonerill call Lear’s companions ?
“riotous inn”
How does Lear curse Gonerill ?
“Degenerate bastard”
What does Lear command for Gonerill ?
“Dry up in her the organs of increase”
Lear’s reflection on his daughters
“How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child”
How does Lear comment on his emotions ?
“I am ashamed that thou hast power to shake my manhood thus”
Why is Gonerill able to manipulate Lear ?
“I know his heart”
