ACT I SCENE I   Is Lear’s demand of an expression of love from each daughter likely to bring honest …

Why should not the play go on from this point to a happy ending? How does Albany learn of the …

What is the dramatic effect of the meeting of Gloucester and Edgar? What is the effect on Goneril and her …

How has the kingdom prospered under Albany and Cornwall? What is the dramatic effect of the storm? Is Edgar really …

Does Gloucester’s treatment of his two sons at all account for their attitude? How far has Lear a just right …

Is Lear’s demand of an expression of love from each daughter likely to bring honest answers? How are we to …

The storm on the heath is viewed by Lear as a punishment to the people for their wrongdoings. Write an …

In Shakespeare’s day, there were relatively few stage props in the theater. Discuss the way in which Shakespeare sets the …

Cordelia seems to be associated with Kent thus far in the play. Both have been banished, but she has stayed …

The Fool has been censuring his master for his lack of judgment as a king but stays with him and …