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.