English 122 Homework For Monday

Posted: April 8, 2011

King Lear Act 3, Scene 5   How is Edmund’s treachery developed further in this scene?   Act 3, Scene 6   What are the last words of the Fool?  What might they mean?   Gloucester has tried to be helpful.  What are some things he has done or tried to do?   Why hasn’t Edgar revealed himself to his father?   From This…………………………To This       Create a chart contrasting Lear of Act 1, Scene 1, with the Lear of this scene.  Consider three points.   Lear’s Appearance   Surrounding and Companions   Language                Be sure to include supporting quotes.     Act 3, Scene 7   1.  Give two adjectives to describe Cornwall.  Which actions support your choices?  Give supporting quote.   2.  Give two adjectives to describe Regan.  Which actions support your choices?  Give supporting quote.   Discuss how Gloucester shows courage and dignity.    PLEASE NOTE:  Act 3 Scene 6 Question 4 will be passed in to be marked.   Article of the Week also due.