Act 5 Scene 2 Quotes and Questions Quotes: Men must endure
Their going hence, even as their coming hither; Ripeness is all.
(Edgar, lines 9–11)
Questions:
In each case, support your point with suitable reference to and quotation from the play.
1. What do you think will happen to Lear and Cordelia now? 2. Edgar says ‘Ripeness is all’. How has he matured since the start of the play? 3. Do you think Edgar treats Gloucester well in this scene?
? Writing task
Imagine you were directing this scene for a school production of the play King Lear. How would you convey the urgency of the battle and the heightened emotions in this scene?