Edmund Act 1 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Edmund reveals his “Darker purpose”
A
“Well then, legitimate Edgar, I must have your land.”
2
Q
Edmund reveals that his motivation is not just for himself but for all bastards and the great injustice.
A
“Now, gods stand up for the bastards.”
3
Q
Edmund ridicules the “foppery” of the world
A
“This is the excellent foppery of the world”
4
Q
Edmund displays dramatic irony
A
“I am no honest man”
5
Q
Interesting quote which shows Edmund believes the ends justifies the means.
A
“Let me, if not by birth, have lands by wit: all with me’s meet that I can fashion fit.”
