Character - Goneril

Question 1

Her ___ actions and ___ desire for power drive much of the play’s ___, contributing to the ___ that unfolds.

Answer 1

Her MANIPULATIVE actions and INSATIABLE desire for power drive much of the play’s CONFLICT, contributing to the TRAGEDY that unfolds.

Question 2

Goneril is initially presented as a ___ daughter, expressing her love for Lear in ___ terms to gain his ___ and secure her share of the kingdom.

Answer 2

Goneril is initially presented as a DUTIFUL daughter, expressing her love for Lear in EXAGGERATED terms to gain his FAVOUR and secure her share of the kingdom.

Question 3

Her ___ to betray her father and ___ with her sister Regan highlights her moral corruption.

Answer 3

Her WILLINGNESS to betray her father and CONSPIRE with her sister Regan highlights her moral corruption.

Question 4

Goneril’s rivalry with Regan over Edmund’s affection illustrates her ___ and ___ ____.

Answer 4

Goneril’s rivalry with Regan over Edmund’s affection illustrates her POSSESSIVENESS and DESTRUCTIVE TENDENCIES.

Question 5

Quote (Her answer in the love test).

Answer 5

“Sir, I love you more than word can wield the matter”.

Question 6

Quote (Her desire to dominate Albany and take control).

Answer 6

“I must change arms at home and give the distaff/ Into my husband’s hands”.

Question 7

Quote (Her jealousy of Regan’s interst in Edmund).

Answer 7

“I had rather lose the battler than that sister/ Should loosen him and me”.