King lear quotes Act one Scene one

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Created on: 06-05-13 21:08

Act One, Scene One, Lear to his kingdom. Use of plural links to idea of two bodies. Imperetive language shows dominance and authority. Hamartia introduced.

"Meantime we shall express our darker purpose. Give me the map there."

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Act One, Scene One. Cordelia to audience. Aside format conveys her isolation and differentiates her from her sisters, who speak publicly

"What shall Cordelia do, love, and be silent?"

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Act One, Scene One. Gonerill to Lear. Use of alliteraion is part of rhetoric style. Use of verse: she speaks publicly, rather than later on when she plots with Regan and switiching to prose.

"Beyond what can be valued rich or rare...No less than life."

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Act One, Scene One. Lear in response to Cordelia. Paradoxical. Break in verse shows change in mood, and in him.

"Nothing will come of nothing."

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Act One, Scene One, Lear to Kent. Shows anger at Cordelia. Animal imagery conveys Lear's anger. Links to 'seven deadly sins'

"Peace Kent! Come not between the dragon and his wrath."

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Act One Scene, repeated line to both Kent and Cordelia. Symbolises his lack of sight when it comes to goodness (which they represent) and his hamartia.

"Out of my sight!" / "Hence, and avoid my sight"

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Act One, Scene One, Cordelia to Lear. Cordelia recognises the greed and sin of her sisters. Link to eye imagery

"A still-soliciting eye and such a tongue that I am glad I have not..."

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Act One, Scene One. France to Cordelia. Reference to Corinthians (Bible) and link to spiritual richness, rather than material wealth. Important message for play.

"Fairest Cordelia, that art most rich, being poor.."

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Act One, Scene One. Cordelia to audience. Aside format conveys her isolation and differentiates her from her sisters, who speak publicly

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"Beyond what can be valued rich or rare...No less than life."

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King lear quotes Act one Scene one