Lear's Madness and the Storm

In Act 3, Scene 2 of King Lear, Lear and his fool face a fierce storm. Lear rages against the elements and his daughters, while his fool tries to persuade him to apologize. Kent, in disguise, finds them and attempts to lead Lear to shelter. Lear's mind begins to unravel, and he calls for the storm to punish his daughters. Eventually, he follows Kent to a hut, leaving the fool alone to deliver a prophecy about England's future. The scene is complex, blending literal and symbolic elements, with Lear's madness and the storm symbolizing his daughters' betrayal.

What does Lear do as he wanders in the storm with his fool?

• He dances in the rain.

• He builds a shelter.

• He rages against the elements and his daughters.

• He sings a song.

What does the fool try to convince Lear to do?

• Fight the storm.

• Apologize to his daughters.

• Sing a song.

• Build a shelter.

What is Kent's role when he finds Lear in the storm?

• He ignores Lear.

• He joins Lear in raging against the storm.

• He reveals his true identity.

• He tries to get Lear into shelter.

What does Lear call for the storm to do?

• Bring rainbows.

• Sing a song.

• Calm down.

• Punish his enemies.

What does Lear eventually agree to do after admitting his madness?

• Apologize to his daughters.

• Seek shelter with Kent.

• Fight the storm.

• Continue wandering in the storm.

What does Lear admit about his mental state?

• He is perfectly sane.

• He is going mad.

• He is very happy.

• He is confused.

What does the fool do after Lear leaves with Kent?

• He sings a song.

• He builds a shelter.

• He delivers a prophecy about England.

• He follows them.

What does the fool's prophecy suggest about England?

• It will become a desert.

• It will become a paradise.

• It will be turned completely upside down.

• It will remain unchanged.

Why is the scene considered complex?

• It blends literal and symbolic elements.

• It has no dialogue.

• It has a simple narrative.

• It is a musical scene.

What does Lear personify in his speech?

• The storm.

• The sun.

• The animals.

• The trees.