Act 4 Scene 7 Quotes and Questions Quotes: let this kiss
Repair those violent harms that my two sisters Have in thy reverence made! (Cordelia, lines 28–30)
Mine enemy’s dog,
Though he had bit me, should have stood that night Against my fire.
(Cordelia, lines 37–39)
How does my royal lord? How fares your majesty? (Cordelia, line 45)
I am a very foolish fond old man. (Lear, line 61)
Questions:
In each case, support your point with suitable reference to and quotation from the play.
1. What is the importance of clothing in this scene?
2. Is your impression of Cordelia the same in this scene as it was after the events of Act 1 Scene 1? Discuss any similarities or differences you have noticed.
3. What imagery is linked to Cordelia in this scene?
4. Has Lear come further along the path to self-knowledge in this scene? Explain your answer.
5. How is Kent’s loyalty to Lear demonstrated in this scene?
? Writing task
Imagine you are the Gentleman. Write the letter you would send to your wife after the events of this scene. You should give a brief account of what happened along with your impression of Lear, Cordelia and Kent.
