English 122 Homework and Essay

Posted: April 4, 2012

Due Tomorrow: Use supporting quotes and line references   Act 4 Scene 1   Explain each of the following:   I stumbled when I saw  (line19)    From that place I shall no leading need.  (lines 78-79)   Act 4  Scene 2   Analyze Albany’s character using what Oswald and Goneril say and his own words and actions. What would Goneril find attractive in Edmund?   Act 4  Scene 3   Discuss Cordelia’s sorrow.  What thoughts fill her mind before she sees her father?   Act 4 Scene 4   According to the doctor, what are the means for curing Lear? Explain lines 25 – 28.    ESSAY   English 122 Personal Essay on King Lear   Give the speaker of each of the following quotations and contrast the philosophies of life illustrated in each. a.”As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods     They kill us for their sport.”   b.  “The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices       Make the instruments to plague us.”   At this point in your life, which of the philosophies do you agree with?  Why?    This is a personal essay.   Support what you say.  Use discussion - talk about and explain your thoughts and ideas. Do NOT simply retell the play!! You must pass in a handwritten draft.  Your essay MUST be typed (font 12, times New Roman, double space).  Your essay MUST follow MLA formatting.  Essay length: 3  typed pages (not including cover page and work cited page).  Value = 100.  Spelling and mechanics count for 30%.  MLA format counts for 20% AVOID PLAGIARISM       Due:  April 17, 2012