The purpose of an aside is to
show that characters often have secret motives.
provide stage directions for the actor to interpret.
give the audience insight into off-stage actions.
allow a character to give a dramatic speech alone on the stage.
share with the audience something other characters cannot hear.
share with the audience something other characters cannot hear.
Which statement best describes how the motif of blindness develops a theme in King Lear? (1 point)
The motif of blindness develops the theme of justice by demonstrating that those who are blinded deserve it.
The motif of blindness develops the theme of compassion by showing that others are forgiving of blind spots.
The motif of blindness develops the theme of truth by revealing that certain characters are blind to the truth.
The motif of blindness develops the theme of power by showing that those who can see clearly have all the power.
The motif of blindness develops the theme of betrayal by highlighting that a character’s blindness leads to their betrayal.