King Lear

King Lear

by

William Shakespeare

King Lear: Act 3, scene 5 Quiz 2 questions

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What does Edmund's betrayal of Gloucester's secrets to Cornwall signify?
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Loyalty to his kingdom over loyalty to his family
Edmund's remorse for his past actions
The impossible choices Edmund always faces as an illegitimate son
A profound violation of the father-child bond
What is ironic about Cornwall's promise that he will act as Edmund's father after Edmund has arrested Gloucester?
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Cornwall is secretly Edmund's biological father
Cornwall is falling for Edmund's act just as Gloucester did
Edmund's regret over betraying Gloucester will eventually make him betray Cornwall
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