King Lear study topics
- Describe what you consider to be King Lear's state of mind when he
decides to tie the distribution of his property to the degree of love proclaimed
by each of his daughters.
- How do you feel about elderly family members living in your house?
- Do you intend to have your parents live with you when they are old?
- How would you react if you were asked to make a speech in public concerning
the love you feel for your parents, your boy or girl friend, your wife or
husband?
- What would you do if you were told there was a contract out on your
life?
- How would you behave if you were pretending to be insane?
- Pretend that you are Edmund and explain why the two sisters find
you irresistible.
- Argue for and against the theory that justice is served at the end
of the play because all the villains are dead.
- Pretend that you are Edmund and justify your behavior toward your
father and brother.
- Pretend that you are King Lear and justify your banishment of Cordelia and Kent.
