Cog sheet! How to answer a typical exam question interrogated and analysed by introduction, body of answer and conclusion.

The Journeys of Lear and Gloucester

Lear in Act 4 Scene 6, The Fool in Act 2 Scene 4, Goneril in Act 5 Scene 1, Lear in Act 3 Scene 2

What in your opinion are the most important changes that take place in the character of King Lear during the play. (Cog sheet! How to answer a typical exam question interrogated and analysed by introduction, body of answer and conclusion. )

The parallels in the families of King Lear and The Earl of Gloucester

Lear’s daughters Goneril and Regan gang up on Lear

Lear in Act 4 Scene 7 - I’m a Foolish fond old man … Gloucester in Act 4 Scene 1 - I have no way and therefore want no eyes …. Gloucester in Act 2 Scene 1 - My old heart is cracked, it’s cracked …. Lear in Act 4 Scene 1 - As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods …. Lear in Act 5 Scene 3 never, never, never, never, never.

The Storm Scene. Lear recognises ‘need” as he moves towards self-realisation.

In the play, King Lear moves from a position of centrality to one of loneliness and isolation. Discuss. Introduction, body of answer and conclusion. (Cog sheet!)

The Mock Trial. The metaphor of the Staircase