King Lear

King Lear

by

William Shakespeare

King Lear: Act 4, scene 1 Quiz 3 questions

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What does Edgar realize when he sees his blinded father?
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Thats things can always get worse than they are
The importance of family in the face of adversity
The need for revenge against Cornwall and Regan
The significance of maintaining his disguise
What is Gloucester's one remaining desire after being blinded and thrown out of his house?
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To take revenge on Cornwall and Regan
To regain his sight and power
To meet Edgar once more
To find a way to restore order in the kingdom
What does Gloucester's reflection on humans as "flies to wanton boys" suggest?
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That humans have great power over their own fate
That humans are subject to the whims of the gods
That humans should work together for the greater good
That humans are inherently evil and deserving of punishment