English 122 Homework for Tuesday

Posted: April 5, 2012

Use supporting quotes and line references   Act 4 Scene 5   1.          What is the state of the love triangle now?  Which sister is the better solicitor?  Which would he favour? 2.          Explain lines 10 and 11.   Act 4 Scene 6   How does Edgar create the illusion of climbing and of great height?  Summarize Lear’s comments on justice, injustice, and life. At what point does Edgar change his identity? Reason is madness (line 174).  Explain what ‘reason’ Edgar has just heard from Lear.   Act 4 Scene 7   What words are most expressive of Cordelia’s grief and love?  Of Lear’s remorse and shame?  2.  What changes are immediately apparent in Lear’s character when he regains his sanity?  How does he regain his sanity?     DO NOT FORGET TO WORK ON YOUR ESSAY