Excerpt from Act 3, Scene 7 of King Lear
GLOUCESTER: Because I would not see thy cruel nails Pluck out his poor old eyes; nor thy fierce sister In his anointed flesh stick boarish fangs. The sea, with such a storm as his bare head In ell-black night endur'd, would have buoy'd up And quench'd the steeled fires. Yet, poor old heart, he holp the heavens to rain. If wolves had at thy gate howl'd that stern time, Thou shouldst have said, 'Good porter, turn the key.' All cruels else subscrib'd. But I shall see The winged vengeance overtake such children.
CORNWALL: See't shalt thou never. Fellows, hold the chair. Upon these eyes of thine I'll set my foot.
GLOUCESTER: He that will think to live till he be old, Give me some help!—O cruel! O ye gods!
Use the passage to answer the question. How does Gloucester’s language help dramatize the scene? (1 point)
Gloucester uses plain language in order to demonstrate that he has nothing left to lose.
Gloucester uses forgiving language in order to placate Lear’s daughter and avoid their wrath.
Gloucester uses stern language to criticize Lear’s daughters, which undermines their motives.
Gloucester uses pleading language to beg for forgiveness in an attempt to escape his punishment.
Gloucester uses strong language to condemn Lear’s daughters, which motivates Cornwall to blind him.
Excerpt from Act 3, Scene 7 of King Lear
GLOUCESTER: Because I would not see thy cruel nails Pluck out his poor old eyes; nor thy fierce sister In his anointed flesh stick boarish fangs. The sea, with such a storm as his bare head In ell-black night endur'd, would have buoy'd up And quench'd the steeled fires. Yet, poor old heart, he holp the heavens to rain. If wolves had at thy gate howl'd that stern time, Thou shouldst have said, 'Good porter, turn the key.' All cruels else subscrib'd. But I shall see The winged vengeance overtake such children.
CORNWALL: See't shalt thou never. Fellows, hold the chair. Upon these eyes of thine I'll set my foot.
GLOUCESTER: He that will think to live till he be old, Give me some help!—O cruel! O ye gods!
Use the passage to answer the question. How does Gloucester’s speech develop a theme? (1 point)
It develops the theme of power by showing that Gloucester has lost his.
It develops the theme of betrayal through his accusations against Lear’s daughters.
It develops the theme of loyalty by demonstrating Gloucester’s loyalty toward his sons.
It develops the theme of justice by portraying the revenge Lear’s daughters are getting.
It develops the theme of compassion by highlighting Gloucester’s pity for Lear’s daughters.
Excerpt from Act 3, Scene 7 of King Lear
GLOUCESTER: Because I would not see thy cruel nails Pluck out his poor old eyes; nor thy fierce sister In his anointed flesh stick boarish fangs. The sea, with such a storm as his bare head In ell-black night endur'd, would have buoy'd up And quench'd the steeled fires. Yet, poor old heart, he holp the heavens to rain. If wolves had at thy gate howl'd that stern time, Thou shouldst have said, 'Good porter, turn the key.' All cruels else subscrib'd. But I shall see The winged vengeance overtake such children.
CORNWALL: See't shalt thou never. Fellows, hold the chair. Upon these eyes of thine I'll set my foot.
GLOUCESTER: He that will think to live till he be old, Give me some help!—O cruel! O ye gods!
Use the passage to answer the question. Which statement best describes how the imagery of the passage affects the tone? (1 point) Responses
The imagery is violent, creating a tense tone.
The imagery is fiery, creating a tempestuous tone.
The imagery is disturbing, creating a startling tone.
The imagery is paradoxical, creating a confusing tone.
The imagery is disgusting, creating a disapproving tone.
Excerpt from Act 3, Scene 7 of King Lear
GLOUCESTER: Because I would not see thy cruel nails Pluck out his poor old eyes; nor thy fierce sister In his anointed flesh stick boarish fangs. The sea, with such a storm as his bare head In ell-black night endur'd, would have buoy'd up And quench'd the steeled fires. Yet, poor old heart, he holp the heavens to rain. If wolves had at thy gate howl'd that stern time, Thou shouldst have said, 'Good porter, turn the key.' All cruels else subscrib'd. But I shall see The winged vengeance overtake such children.
CORNWALL: See't shalt thou never. Fellows, hold the chair. Upon these eyes of thine I'll set my foot.
GLOUCESTER: He that will think to live till he be old, Give me some help!—O cruel! O ye gods!
Use the passage to answer the question. What motivation is driving Gloucester’s actions in this passage? (1 point)
Gloucester’s helplessness is motivating him to lash out at Regan and Goneril unfairly.
Gloucester’s sense of betrayal is motivating him to get revenge on Regan and Goneril.
Gloucester’s compassion is motiving him to get help for Lear even if it costs him is sight.
Gloucester’s loyalty to Lear is motivating him to scold Regan and Goneril despite the risk.
Gloucester’s lack of power is motivating him to grow bold because he has nothing to lose.
Excerpt from Act 3, Scene 7 of King Lear
GLOUCESTER: Because I would not see thy cruel nails Pluck out his poor old eyes; nor thy fierce sister In his anointed flesh stick boarish fangs. The sea, with such a storm as his bare head In ell-black night endur'd, would have buoy'd up And quench'd the steeled fires. Yet, poor old heart, he holp the heavens to rain. If wolves had at thy gate howl'd that stern time, Thou shouldst have said, 'Good porter, turn the key.' All cruels else subscrib'd. But I shall see The winged vengeance overtake such children.
CORNWALL: See't shalt thou never. Fellows, hold the chair. Upon these eyes of thine I'll set my foot.
GLOUCESTER: He that will think to live till he be old, Give me some help!—O cruel! O ye gods!
Use the passage to answer the question.
This passage can best be categorized as belonging to the (1 point)
climax.
exposition.
rising action.
denouement.
falling action.
This passage can best be categorized as belonging to the climax.
Excerpt from Act 3, Scene 7 of King Lear
GLOUCESTER: Because I would not see thy cruel nails Pluck out his poor old eyes; nor thy fierce sister In his anointed flesh stick boarish fangs. The sea, with such a storm as his bare head In ell-black night endur'd, would have buoy'd up And quench'd the steeled fires. Yet, poor old heart, he holp the heavens to rain. If wolves had at thy gate howl'd that stern time, Thou shouldst have said, 'Good porter, turn the key.' All cruels else subscrib'd. But I shall see The winged vengeance overtake such children.
CORNWALL: See't shalt thou never. Fellows, hold the chair. Upon these eyes of thine I'll set my foot.
GLOUCESTER: He that will think to live till he be old, Give me some help!—O cruel! O ye gods!
Use the passage to answer the question.
This passage can best be categorized as belonging to the (1 point)
climax.
exposition.
rising action.
denouement.
falling action.