Exploring King Lear

Who is the author of King Lear?

• Jane Austen

• Mark Twain

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

What is the primary theme of King Lear?

• The impact of wealth on personal relationships.

• The role of fate and destiny in human life.

• The nature of power and authority, and the consequences of betrayal.

• The importance of family loyalty and love.

Name the three daughters of King Lear.

• Ophelia, Desdemona, Bianca

• Juliet, Portia, Beatrice

• Hermione, Miranda, Titania

• Goneril, Regan, Cordelia

Which daughter is disowned by King Lear?

• Cordelia

• Edmund

• Regan

• Goneril

What is the significance of the storm in King Lear?

• The storm represents a peaceful resolution to Lear's conflicts.

• The storm is a metaphor for the passage of time in Lear's life.

• The storm symbolizes chaos, emotional turmoil, and the reflection of Lear's inner madness.

• The storm signifies the arrival of new characters in the play.

Who is Gloucester's illegitimate son?

• Edgar

• Edmund

• Kent

• Albany

What role does madness play in King Lear?

• Madness serves as a lens for exploring themes of power, betrayal, and human suffering, revealing the fragility of sanity and leading to moments of insight.

• Madness is a source of comic relief in the play.

• Madness represents the triumph of reason over chaos.

• Madness is solely a punishment for the characters' sins.

How does King Lear's character change throughout the play?

• King Lear's character changes from prideful and authoritative to vulnerable and compassionate.

• King Lear's character shifts from compassionate to indifferent.

• King Lear remains unchanged throughout the play.

• King Lear becomes more tyrannical and ruthless.

What is the relationship between Lear and Cordelia?

• Grandfather and granddaughter

• Cousins

• Siblings

• Father and daughter

What does the character of Edmund represent?

• Loyalty and friendship.

• Courage and honor.

• Ambition and betrayal.

• Wisdom and guidance.