King Lear, 1.5-2.1

Created by: Luna
Created on: 30-05-13 15:04

Act One, Scene Five. Lear to fool/himself/heaven. Line is the only break from prose to verse- it is emphasised. He calls to heavens, asking not to be mad. Ironically, he is unanswered. Introduces idea of a godless setting.

"Oh let me not be mad, not mad, sweet heaven!"

1 of 6

Act Two, Scene One. Curan to Edmund, reveals the conflict between to halves of the kingdom. Conveys difficulties with the seperation of a kingdom, and fraternal/sisterly emnity- family relationships being unsacred and meaningless.

"...likely wars 'twixt the Dukes of Cornwall and Albany?"

2 of 6

Act Two, Scene One. Edmund. Commanding Edgar, conveys brotherly heriachy- and his dominance and wit as a character.

"Descend! Brother, I say!"

3 of 6

Act Two, Scene One. Edmund to Gloucester. The line seeks attention, and is almost child-like. The fact that it is ignored by Gloucester creates some pity for Edmund, who seems momentarily weak and pathetic.

"Look, sir, I bleed."

4 of 6

Act Two, Scene One. Cornwall to Gloucester. A threat towards Edgar. Shows his power and violent nature. He intimidates, as a character.

"...he shall never more be feared of doing harm."

5 of 6

Act Two, Scene One, Cornwall to Gloucester. Possessive. Short sentance ephasises its finality and thus the finality of his words.

"You shall be ours."

6 of 6

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Back

"...likely wars 'twixt the Dukes of Cornwall and Albany?"

Card 3

Front

Act Two, Scene One. Edmund. Commanding Edgar, conveys brotherly heriachy- and his dominance and wit as a character.

Back

Card 4

Front

Back

Card 5

Front

Act Two, Scene One. Cornwall to Gloucester. A threat towards Edgar. Shows his power and violent nature. He intimidates, as a character.

Back

View more cards

Similar English Literature resources:

See all English Literature resources »

See all King Lear resources »

Get Revising

King Lear, 1.5-2.1