Reading Response #4: Lear Acts I, II

Directions

After reading Acts I and II of King Lear and the Shakespearean Tragedies content, Answer one the following questions:

• There is a clear absence of a maternal figure (mother to three daughters) in the play. What effect do you think this has on the conflicts and plot so far?
• The motif of truth, or true selves, occurs multiple times. How does this affect the characters and/or character development in the play so far?
• How do you feel the concept of loyalty is being defined in the play so far?

In order to score Proficient, and receive total points, your response must:

• Cite, at least, one part of the text
  • Use quotations
• Answer question in 250-350 words