So please you
"yeah whatever"=> following Goneril's instructions
1,022 Matching Annotations
- Feb 2017
-
www.bartleby.com www.bartleby.com
-
-
to dote on her for any thing
depend on her (fall in love with a nurse)
-
tale in telling it
ruin a complicated story
-
to eat no fish
anti-Catholic joke (Catholics were fish eaters on Fridays)
-
For which I raz’d my likeness
shaved off his beard (a feature he may be recognized by)
-
fain
prefer
-
countenance
face
-
as poor as the king
Kent risks Lear's displeasure with the joke (Lear takes the joke with good humour)
-
to fear judgment
final judgement made by God
-
A man, sir.
"mammoth structure" (before anything else, he is a man)
-
What dost thou profess
What is your profession?
-
Kent.
Kent's return is based solely on being loyal
-
May carry
characterization
-
my good intent
his sin of deceiving can be forgiven as he is doing so with good-intent
-
other accents borrow, That can my speech diffuse
put on an accent that can disguise his accent
-
-
www.bartleby.com www.bartleby.com
-
I would breed from hence occasions, and I shall, That I may speak: I’ll write straight to my sister
She brings up ideas of children parenting their parents and servants disobeying their masters=> inversion motif
-
And let his knights have colder looks among you;
Be just as disrespectful to his knights
-
Old fools are babes again, and must be us’d With checks as flatteries, when they are seen abus’d.
Goneril talks about treating old parents as though they are children
-
weary negligence
casual disobedience
-
services
services to Lear
-
If you come slack of former services
you're not as attentive
-
sets us all at odds
upsets everyone
-
fool
his jester
-
my gentleman
one of her attendees
-
-
www.bartleby.com www.bartleby.com
-
All with me ’s meet that I can fashion fit.
All actions that can serve my purposes are appropriate to me, associated with Machiavellian
-
I see the business.
I will see how things work out
-
brother noble
honest/good
-
credulous father
gullible
-
anon
soon
-
That’s my fear
verbal irony in response
-
at my entreaty forbear his presence
at my request, keep away from him
-
countenance
facial/body expressions
-
sectary astronomical
believer of astrology
-
nuptial breaches
broken marriages
-
maledictions
expressions of hatred
-
catastrophe of the old comedy
theatrical metaphor (compares the situation to old-fashioned plays)
-
dearth
poverty loss
-
Do you busy yourself with that?
Edgar like Edmund doesn't believe that
-
I am thinking, brother, of a prediction I read this other day, what should follow these eclipses.
pretends to hold the belief of his dad
-
Bedlam
Tom the mad beggar (crazy)
-
villanous
irony= Edgar is the real villain
-
and pat he comes, like the catastrophe of the old comedy: my cue is villanous melancholy, with a sigh like Tom o’ Bedlam.
He is implying that for people to think that his nature results from the constellations present at birth/conception is pure nonsense
-
maidenliest star
most pure/chaste
-
’Sfoot!
by God's foot (swearing)
-
to lay his goatish disposition to the charge of a star
disapproves men that blame their bad actions of astrology
-
nativity was under ursa major
Astrology does not use the moment of conception to delineate character, it uses time of birth
-
dragon’s tail
Edmund speaks of it as though he is speaking of a constellation or sign. It is actually the name of the South Node of the Moon, a point that is involved with when eclipses occur.
-
by an enforced obedience of planetary influence
addresses to the Elizabethan belief=> how stars and moon controls our life
-
often the surfeit of our own behaviour
he isn't saying that stupidity is a good thing=> other people's stupidity works to his advantage
-
we make guilty of our disasters the sun, the moon
syntactical inversion
-
base
"base" switching places with the top
-
often the surfeit of our own behaviour
not related to consequence of cosmic fate indicated by strange occurences
-
Glo.
(starts off muttering to himself)
-
foppery
stupidity
-
yet nature finds itself scourged by the sequent effects. Love cools, friendship falls off, brothers divide: in cities, mutinies; in countries, discord; in palaces, treason; and the bond cracked between son and father.
parallel of the Biblical reference
-
Love cools, friendship falls off, brothers divide
parallel of the Biblical reference
-
Nothing, my lord
recurrence of the theme of "nothing" (said deliberately)
-
spectacles.
proverbial notion, Gloucester probably doesn't need spectacles
-
stale, tired bed,
lifeless and without passion
-
who sways, not as it hath power, but as it is suffered
exercises authority not because he has actual power but because we allow him that authority
-
invention thrive
forged letters
-
base
bastards are something called "base-borns", as a bastard Edmund cannot inherit his father's wealth
-
Well then, Legitimate Edgar
Edmund speaks to Edgar in apostrophe
-
as in part I understand them, are to blame.
forms curiosity as an incentive for Gloucester to read it
-
till I waked him
another inversion motif=> the idea of being woken as being killed
-
portend
Elizabethans believe there is a strong correlation between the natural world and human world
-
late
recent=> eclipse in 1605
-
presently
immediately
-
revenue
inheritance
-
resolution
to be free of doubt
-
I would unstate myself
give up my rank/fortune
-
character
handwriting
-
I would unstate myself to be in a due resolution.
Dark foreshadowing of future events/actions
-
cunning
fiendish cleverness
-
auricular assurance
directly confirmation
-
no other pretence of danger
no more dangerous intention
-
to suspend your indignation against my brother till you can derive from him better testimony of his intent, you shall run a certain course; where, if you violently proceed against him, mistaking his purpose, it would make a great gap in your own honour, and shake in pieces
we see the shrewdness of Edmund's character, gives the impression to his father that he is wise and virtuous by urging him to be patient
-
can derive from him better testimony of his intent
get a better understanding
-
suspend your indignation
put on hold your angered emotions
-
should be as ward to the son
should be taken care of by the son
-
fain
think it is not
-
revenue
inheritance
-
till I waked him
another inversion motif=> the idea of being woken as being killed
-
who sways, not as it hath power, but as it is suffered
exercises authority not because he has actual power but because we allow him that authority
-
till I waked him
killed
-
sleep
kept ignorant
-
best of our times
the young
-
taste
trial
-
as in part I understand them, are to blame.
forms curiosity as an incentive for Gloucester to read it
-
I shall offend, either to detain or give it. The contents, as in part I understand them, are to blame.
Edmund acts as though he is reluctant, but it is his plan to have Gloucester ask for the letter
-
spectacles.
proverbial notion, Gloucester probably doesn't need spectacles
-
Nothing, my lord
recurrence of the theme of "nothing" (said deliberately)
-
I grow, I prosper
usage of "I"- egocentric values
-
the
"shall top the legitimate"=> an example of the inversion motif
-
fops
weaklings
-
stealth of nature
natural pleasures (sexual encounters)
-
base
bastards are something called "base-borns", as a bastard Edmund cannot inherit his father's wealth
-
moonshines
months
-
5 The curiosity of nations to deprive me,
laws regarding inheritance
-
Wherefore should I Stand in the plague of custom, and permit
why should i be subject to mistreatment
-
Nature
key theme: nature means and signifies the natural world that is governed by laws of cause and effect=> as opposed by "human world" that runs on the basis of social restrictions
-
-
www.bartleby.com www.bartleby.com
-
We must do something, and i’ the heat.
immediately, possible foreshadowing for future actions/events
-
yet he hath ever but slenderly known himself.
with Regan's comment, the audience becomes aware of the idea of Lear being a FOOL=> his motif in the story should be (from the audience's perspective): to come to know his true nature
-
choleric
anger
-
The best and soundest of his time
at his prime (younger)
-
he always loved our sister most
affirmation that Lear loves Cordelia most
-
You see how full of changes his age is
how unpredictable he has become
-
[Exit FRANCE and CORDELIA.
dialogue switches from blank verse to prose
-
Well may you prosper!
use of sarcasm
-
Time shall unfold what plighted cunning hides;
common saying: Veritas filia temporis
-
well are worth the want that you have wanted.
alliteration=> deserve to be shown the same lack of love by your husband that you have shown your husband
-
fortune’s alms
charity
-
Let your study Be to content your lord, who hath receiv’d you At fortune’s alms; you have obedience scanted,
Learn how to please your new husband who has taken you as charity
-
professed bosoms I commit him
stay true to your fake promises
-
jewels
Cordelia refers to them as jewels=> bitterly
-
waterish Burgundy
literal meaning: Burgundy is a land of many rivers figurative: the Duke of Burgundy is watery by nature=> morally weak
-
’tis strange that from their cold’st neglect 260 My love should kindle to inflam’d respect.
inversion of conditions=> fire being kindled out of coldness
-
despis’d
by Lear
-
most lov’d
by France
-
art most rich, being poor;
extension of Cordelia's biblical paradox in line 221 (Corinthians 8:9)
-
Nothing
Again! we see the motif of nothingness...
-
She is herself a dowry.
She is the treasure without wealth
-
regards that stand Aloof from the entire point. Will you have her?
France defers Burgundy (appeals as less complimentary to Cordelia)
-
What say you to the lady?
will you have her?
-
not to have pleas’d me better
children misbehaving are better off as non-existent
-
But even for want of that for which I am richer
that which I lack is that which makes me richer, Cordelia's use of paradox
-
It is no vicious blot nor other foulness,
refers to the belief that children misbehaving is un-natural and thus monsterous
-
oily art
used as a metaphor (applied to speech of those who flatter)
-
which to believe of her,
your precious affection wasn't as true as it seemed, an attempt to woo Cordelia
-
unnatural degree That monsters it, or your fore-vouch’d affection
the belief that children misbehaving is to be considered un-natural (compared w/ monsters)
-
So many folds of favour.
adds to the motif of nothingness (she stripped the praises she had received from Lear from ever existing)
-
Than on a wretch whom nature is asham’d Almost to acknowledge hers.
perceived misbehaviour by children is spoken as un-natural
-
beseech
beg
-
more worthier
double comparative is common in Shakespeare's plays
-
I would not from your love make such a stray
would not ruin his friendship
-
conditions.
curses, disownment, no dowry- making decisions on these conditions are difficult
-
Election makes not up on such conditions.
proves that Burgundy is a gold-digger
-
infirmities
faults
-
She’s there, and she is yours.
objectification of women
-
nothing more
no dowry
-
dear
2 meanings: beloved and expensive
-
least
stress considering his disownment of Cordelia
-
present dower
immediate dowry
-
Flourish
like a sennet
-
banishment is here
I feel banished when I am here
-
Jupiter,
pagan God reference to Jupiter and Apollo establish the pagan and pre-Christian settings
-
physician
Kent compares himself to a doctor trying to cure Lear of his disease of being rash/egocentric
-
Thou swear’st thy gods in vain.
Kent finds it ironic that Lear swears by Apollo, the god associated with reason and logic, regards it as blasphemy
-
To come betwixt our sentence and our power,
interfere with the sentence I have pronounced and its execution
-
Revoke thy gift
reverse your banishment on Cordelia
-
Apollo
archer god
-
See better, Lear
recurring pursuit for Lear, blind to genuineness
-
true blank
continues the arrow/bow metaphor=> refers to the white centre-point of an archer's target
-
My life I never held but as a pawn To wage against thine enemies; nor fear to lose it, Thy safety being the motive.
I would risk my life for you
-
pawn
metaphor, lowest rank in hierarchy in the game of chess
-
Nor are those empty-hearted whose low sound Reverbs no hollowness.
those whose voices do not like echoes in empty chambers are people with hearts=> no echoing is heard
-
Reverbs
Shakespeare's coinage
-
answer my life my judgment,
Kent is sure that he is right- staking his life on his opinion
-
To plainness honour’s bound When majesty falls to folly.
his obligation
-
flattery bows
refers to Goneril and Regan
-
though the fork invade The region of my heart:
let the arrow shoot, even if it may pierce my heart
-
make from the shaft.
avoid this arrow that is about to be shot from the bow
-
The bow is bent and drawn
metaphor for anger
-
Whom I have ever honour’d as my king, 130 Lov’d as my father, as my master follow’d, As my great patron thought on in my prayers,—
words of respect
-
Only we shall retain The name and all th’ addition to a king; 125 The sway, revenue, execution of the rest,
Lear's intention to prevent "future strife" by dividing the land is lost when he asks Cornwall and Albany to divvy up the land reserved for Cordelia between themselves
-
With reservation of a hundred knights,
Lear will keep 100 knights as his source of power
-
With reservation of a hundred knights,
Lear will keep the title, money, and luxuries
-
I do invest you jointly with my power,
sees Cornwall and Albany as the new future
-
Let pride, which she calls plainness, marry her.
her pride will be her dowry
-
With my two daughters’ dowers digest the third
Goneril and Regan will half Cordelia's share
-
I lov’d her most, and thought to set my rest On her kind nursery
reveals that he favoured Cordelia the most-had high hopes she would take care of Lear as he ages
-
Peace, Kent
silence!
-
dragon and his wrath
metaphor
-
Good my liege
defends Cordelia
-
sometime
former
-
makes his generation messes
cannibals (eats his own children)
-
Scythian
Iranian tribes
-
I disclaim all my paternal care
bastard treatment (connection to Edmund)
-
So young, and so untender
said in a statements, parameters: Lear calls upon nature to witness his rejection of his daughter
-
mysteries of Hecate and the night,
goddess of the underworld (represents Hell)
-
un
'un' in the beginning of the word marks the negative connotation that Shakespeare tries to mark
-
But goes thy heart with this?
do you really mean what you say?
-
Sure I shall never marry like my sisters, To love my father all.
disapproves of her sisters' claims
-
They love you all?
Cordelia questions that her sisters full-heartedly love their father=> and asks of what love they have left over for their husbands
-
Obey you, love you, and most honour you.
biblical parallel (essence of justice)
-
Lest you may mar your fortunes.
Lear is in disbelief but gives her another chance
-
bond
bond connotes to a type/feeling of imprisonment, implies that Cordelia is subject to constraint (cold tone)
-
Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave My heart into my mouth: I love your majesty According to my bond; nor more nor less.
allusion to the Old Testament: "the heart of fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of the wise is in their heart"
-
Nothing, my lord.
strong impact, key motif of the play
-
our joy
Lear hopes that Cordelia will flatter the most, evident that he favours the youngest
-
this ample third of our fair kingdom, 65 No less in space, validity, and pleasure
equal to that of Goneril's
-
my love’s More richer than my tongue.
she knows that true love cannot be verbalized
-
my love’s More richer than my tongue.
personification
-
And find I am alone felicitate In your dear highness’ love.
it makes me happy to know that I love you
-
square of sense possesses
perfect geometry, her sense is perfectly fitting
-
enemy
negative connotations provide a stronger/more passionate argument
-
I find she names my very deed of love
she describes my love for you
-
Albany’s issue
Albany is noted secondary to his wife, Goneril is noted as the main possessor of the land
-
wide-skirted meads
meadows
-
Love, and be silent.
reluctant to flatter, but genuinely loves father
-