Sunday, October 24, 2010

Act 2 Scene 1 questions and answers

1.Show the dramatic importance of Curan's reference to the impending war between the Duke of Cornwall and the Duke of Albany.
A. The dramatic importance of Curan's reference to the impending war is because of his mention of it to Edmund(the bastard) gives him ideas to help revenge against his brother and father, and to plan around that timing.
2. By what trick of Edmund completely convince Gloucester of Edgard's guilt?
A. He uses his sword and cuts himself as his father enters and as soon as he finishes talking to his brother. And shows his father the cut and accuses his brother for his own doing.
3. Comment on the part played by Regan.
A.Regan is just confirming and adding fuel to the fire to the stories going on about Edgar just to make it sound more convincing and hurtful to the Earl.
4.What do we learn about Cornwall's character from this scene and disposition ?
A. He is just as convening as his wife and will bring innocent parties to their demise without care and always supports the wrong party.

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