1. An Investigation of Shakespearean Syntax and Dialect through King Lear
Kameron Keoho

2. Easy Quiz
What are King Lear’s daughters’ names? Which one does he exile, and why?
Which one of Lear’s counselors reprimands the king for exiling his daughter?
What happened to that guy?
Who is Gloucester’s illegitimate son? Who is his legit son?
What does Goneril demand Lear to do when he visits her?

3. Answers for Easy Quiz Goneril, Regan, & Cordelia. He exiles Cordelia.
Kent
He too, is exiled
Edmund. Edgar.
She demands that he lay off like 50 of his knights

4. “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”
–William Shakespeare

5. “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”
–William Shakespeare

6. The English language has changed since Shakespeare’s time
Several words or phrases have different meanings now
differences are subtle, yet noticeable

7. the Early Modern English period existed during the 15th and 16th centuries
Shakespeare spoke Early Modern English
thus, his plays were written in Early Modern English
Shakespearean plays are commonly associated with Early Modern English

8. Guess the Meaning A word or phrase will be shown on the screen.
Teams must attempt to provide definitions

9. “boy” LEAR Why, my boy? (1.4.105) current Shakespearean
a young male, usually a minor
a term of familiar address with no necessary reference to age.

10. “living” FOOL If I gave them all my living, I’d keep my… (1.4.106)
Current
Shakespearean
alive;
means by which to support oneself financially; vocation
estates; lands; properties

11. “frontlet” LEAR How now, daughter? What makes that frontlet on?
( )
Shakespearean definition:
frown;
also,
an ornamental band worn on the forehead

12. “forsooth” FOOL …Yes, forsooth, I will hold my tongue; (1.4.172)
Shakespearean definition:
truly;
verily

13. “fraught” GONERIL Whereof I know you are fraught, and… (1.4.208)
Shakespearean definition:
supplied

14. “epicurism”
GONERIL …Epicurism and lust Makes it more like a tavern or a brothel Than a graced palace. ( )
Shakespearean definition:
gluttony; overindulgence in food

15. “spleen” LEAR Create her a child of spleen, that it may… (1.4.265)
current
Shakespearean
an organ in the body
violent or ill-tempered;
brash

16. having an affection or liking for
“fond”
LEAR …Old fond eyes, Beweep this cause again, I’ll pluck ye out. ( )
current
Shakespearean
having an affection or liking for
foolish; ignorant

17. “natural” GLOUCESTER Loyal and natural boy, I’ll work the… (2.1.84)
current
Shakespearean
caused by nature; not caused by humankind
properly loving to his father; legitimately born

18. King Lear Summary & Discussion of Important Events
Acts 1 & 2

19. Act 1 King Lear is old King Lear realizes he’s getting old
He decides to give his kingdom
to his 3 daughters
because he’s old
He divides the kingdom based on which daughter says she loves him most.
Goneril and Regan kiss up to Lear,
lying that they love him more than anything
Sir, I do love you more than the word can wield the matter, ( )
Cordelia keeps it real:
I love your majesty According to my bond, no more nor less. ( )

20. 2 said they loved him a lot 1 said she loved him enough
Of Lear’s 3 daughters,
2 said they loved him a lot
1 said she loved him enough
King Lear split his kingdom between Goneril and Regan,
but Cordelia got nothing because she was honest.
Poor Cordelia
Kent calls Lear out on this decision:
And in thy best consideration check This hideous rashness…. Thy youngest daughter does not love thee least ( )
Lear is unhappy about Kent’s statement
Out of my sight! ( )
Kent is banished by Lear
Away! By Jupiter, this shall not be revoked. ( )

21. What would you have done if you were one of Lear’s daughters?
Discussion Time!
What would you have done if you were one of Lear’s daughters?
How could Lear have confirmed their love for him?
What would have been a better way for Lear to divide his kingdom (other than giving them equal thirds, which seems like what he should have done in the first place)?

22. Gloucester had two sons: Edmund and Edgar
Edgar was legit & Edmund was a bastard child
Edmund hated being a bastard child
Edmund and Gloucester are talking
Edmund deceived his father, Gloucester
Edmund faked a letter “from Edgar”
The letter stated that Edgar planned to kill Gloucester
for his inheritance
He made Gloucester believe Edgar was going to kill him

23. Discussion Question
How would you feel if you were a bastard child?

24. Homework
Read King Lear “Act 3” (pp )
After some careful consideration, I have decided to waive this week’s reflection/vocabulary assignment
Instead, write a paper (one page minimum) comparing a character from King Lear to any character from Parallel Myths
Also, bring a breakfast item to share with the class