Scene 1
True or False: In Act 2, Edmund successfully deceives both his father, Gloucester, and his brother, Edgar, as part of his plan to gain power.
True
True or False: The character of Kent, disguised, is imprisoned in Act 2 after he confronts Lear's daughters about their treatment of Lear.
False
What is Edgars disguise name?
When Lear tells Regan how badly he was treated by Goneril, whose side does she take?
She takes Goneril's
Which character wants: To protect Lear and remain loyal to him, even when it means punishment.
Kent
What does Gloucester promise Edmund?
That he will find a way to make him his heir
Why does Kent want to fight Oswald?
He is extremely loyal to Lear and at Goneril's house, Oswald insulted Lear and treated him poorly
How is Edgar going to disguise himself.
A dishevelled beggar
What excuse does Regan give for not allowing Lear to stay?
They weren't at home and could not attend to him at Glucesters
Which character wants: To assert control and dignity after being insulted and humiliated by his daughters.
King Lear
What does Edmund tell Edgar to do when he hears their father coming?
Draw his sword and run away
How is Kent punished for insulting trying to fight Oswald?
He is put in the stocks at his feet
Why does Edgar decide to disguise himself in this scene?
He wants to escape capture and survive
Lear has 100 men attending him. How many do the girls want to cut it down to? How many do they agree upon?
They want to cut it down to 50 but then agree on 0
Which character wants: To support her sister in stripping Lear of his remaining influence and power.
Regan
Edmund cut his own arm because he wanted it to seem as though Edgar was dangerous and he was defending his father
Who gives the order to have Kent punished?
Cornwall
Where does Edgar say he will live while he is in hiding?
In the open air, among the hedges and ditches
Which characters best demonstrate the theme of betrayal in act 2?
Edmund- Betrays his brother and father by deceiving them both.
Regan and Goneril- Betray their father by not wanting him to stay with them now that they have their power.
Which character wants: To keep his own power by supporting Edmund and following Cornwall’s lead.
Gloucester
How does Gloucester react to Edmund’s story about Edgar?
He is furious and calls Edgar a traitor
How does Gloucester feel about Kent being put in the stocks?
He is worried and disapproves
What kind of people does Edgar claim to be imitating with his disguise?
Mad men from an asylum
What is the significance of the storm at the end of Act 2?
It demonstrates the decline of Lear's mental state. It is becoming chaotic in his head, he no longer knows if his daughters really love him. He believes that he holds power even though he's given all of his power away, he is in denile.
To prove loyalty to family and show power by punishing Kent and aligning against Lear.
Cornwall