Character - Lear Flashcards
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King Lear is a ___ and ___ character whose journey from power to madness reflects the play’s exploration of ___, ___, and the ___ ___ for ____ and ___.
King Lear is a COMPLEX and MULTIFACETED character whose journey from power to madness reflects the play’s exploration of AUTHORITY, IDENTITY, and the HUMAN CAPACITY for INSIGHT and REDEMPTION.
Through Lear, Shakespeare examines the consequences of ___ and the potential for transformation through ___, offering a ___ ___ on the nature of ___ and the ___ of human existence.
Through Lear, Shakespeare examines the consequences of PRIDE and the potential for transformation through SUFFERING, offering a TIMELESS MEDITATION on the nature of LEADERSHIP and the FRAGILITY of human existence.
Lear begins as a powerful figurek the ruler of Britain, who decides to split his kingdom among his 3 daughters based on their professions of love for him.
This decision is driven by his ___ and desire for ___, as he seeks ___ of his woth from his children.
Lear’s ___ actions and inability to see through the ___ of his elder daughtersm Goneril and Regam, set the stage for his tragic downfall.
Lear begins as a powerful figurek the ruler of Britain, who decides to split his kingdom among his 3 daughters based on their professions of love for him.
This decision is driven by his VANITY and desire for FLATTERY, as he seeks AFFIRMATION of his worth from his children.
Lear’s MISGUIDED actions and inability to see through the DECEIT of his elder daughtersm Goneril and Regam, set the stage for his tragic downfall.
Lear’s pride and need for ___ blind him to the true nature of his daughters’ ___.
Lear’s pride and need for VALIDATION blind him to the true nature of his daughters’ INTENSIONS.
Lear’s ___ into madness serves as a ___ for his transformation.
As he loses his ___, he gains insight into the human condition, recognising the ___ of power and the importance of genuine ___ and ___.
Lear’s DESCENT into madness serves as a CATALYST for his transformation.
As he loses his SANITY, he gains insight into the human condition, recognising the SUPERFICIALITY of power and the importance of genuine LOVE and LOYALTY.
Quote (when he asks his daughters about them loving him).
“Which of you shall we say doth love us most?”
Quote (Lear’s rage against the storm).
“Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! Rage, blow!”
Quote (Acknowledges his frailty and reconciles with Cordelia).
“I am a very foolish old man”.
