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What are the key traits of King Lear?
Prideful, foolish, and eventually remorseful.
What motivates Edmund in *King Lear*?
Ambition and a desire for power, leading to his deceitful actions.
What are the key traits of Cordelia in *King Lear*?
Honest, loving, and virtuous, choosing truth over flattery.
How does King Lear change throughout the play?
He goes from a position of power and arrogance to one of humility and madness, eventually gaining self-awareness.
What role does the Fool play in *King Lear*?
He provides commentary on Lear's actions, highlighting his folly and lack of wisdom.
What are the key traits of Goneril and Regan in *King Lear*?
Ruthless, manipulative, and power-hungry, willing to betray their father for personal gain.
What are the key traits of Gloucester in *King Lear*?
Loyal, trusting, and eventually insightful, mirroring Lear's journey of self-discovery through suffering.
How does Edmund manipulate others in *King Lear*?
He uses deceit and false information to turn characters against each other, furthering his own ambitions.
What is Cordelia's motivation for honesty in *King Lear*?
She values truth and genuine love over superficial flattery and material gain.
How does Lear's perspective change throughout the play?
He shifts from believing his daughters love him unconditionally to realizing their betrayal, leading to madness and eventual self-awareness.
What is the meaning of this quote: “Thou shouldst not have been old till thou hadst been wise.”?
The Fool is criticizing Lear for his foolish decisions, suggesting he should have gained wisdom before reaching old age.
Define dynamic character.
A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.
Define static character.
A character who remains largely the same throughout the story; they do not experience significant change.
What is a foil character?
A character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
What is a stock character?
A stereotypical character easily recognized by readers or audiences.
Define character perspective.
How a character views and interprets events, shaped by their background, personality, biases, and relationships.
What is character motivation?
The reasons behind a character's actions and behaviors.
What is character development?
The process by which a character changes, evolves, or learns throughout a story.
Define direct characterization.
When the author explicitly tells the reader about a character's traits or personality.
Define indirect characterization.
When the author shows a character's traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and interactions with other characters.
What is the role of dialogue in characterization?
Dialogue reveals a character's personality, values, and relationships through tone, body language, and content.