King Lear Act II Questions Why does Edmund “fake fight” with Edgar? What is the result? What does scene 1 tell you about Gloucester’s character? What does scene 1 tell you about Edmund’s character? What is the tone of Regan’s speech (lines 135 – 141) in scene 4? Mocking? Patronizing? Sincere? Angry? Explain. Re-read Lear’s speech (lines 159 – 170) in scene 4. What does this speech tell you about Lear’s personality?

King Lear Act II Questions In the end of scene 4, what are the sisters doing to Lear? How does he fall into their trap? The sisters tell Lear he needs no entourage. Do you agree? Explain. Why do the sisters lock out Lear on a stormy night? Of what is the storm a metaphor?