Prezi Material

Scene 1: Characters: Edmund, Regan, Goneril, Albany,
Edmund: Authoritative, Sneaky, and Wicked
“Know of the duke if his last purpose hold, Or whether since he is advised by aught, To change the course. He’s full of alteration And self-reproving. Bring his constant pleasure (V, I, 1-4).”
Edmund displays himself as a ruler in full command of the kingdom, since the Duke of Albany is indecisive (Authoritative).
“To both these sisters have I sworn my love, Each jealous of the other as the stung, Are of the adder. Which of them shall I take? Both? One? Or neither? Neither can be enjoyed if both remain alive (V, I, 58-62).”
As Sneaky as he is, Edmund has sworn his love to both sisters, Regan and Goneril
“Neither can be enjoyed, If both remain alive. To take the widow, Exasperates, makes mad her sister Goneril, And hardly shall I carry out my side, Her husband being alive. Now then we’ll use, His countenance for the battle, which being, Let her who would be rid of him devise, His speedy taking off (V, I, 62-68).”
Though he realizes he can’t have the best of both world, he decides to use the man power of the Albany for battle purposes, then offer which ever sister his world after Albany’s death (Wicked).
Regan: Anxious, Jealous and Naïve
“Now, sweet lord, You know the goodness I intend upon you. Tell me but truly-but then speak the truth- Do you not love my sister? (V, I, 7-8)”
As a widow, her love is now devoted to the “sweet lord” Edmund, but as she wonders about his relationship between her sister Goneril, her level of Anxiety grows
“I never shall endure her. Dear my lord, Be not familiar with her (V, I, 16-17).”

Though she knows Edmund loves Goneril, she remains Jealous and wishes he does not be friendly with her
“Why is this reasoned? (V, I, 29)”
As the topic is the battle between Britain and France, Regan questions why the Duke of Albany has come to discuss his cooperation with Edmund (Naive).

Albany: Afraid, Cooperative, Calm and Collected
“It touches us as France invades our land, Not bolds the King, with others whom I fear, Most just and heavy causes make oppose. (V, I, 26-28)”
Albany fears for himself as he realizes the French is moving in.
“Let’s then determine with the ancient of war, On our proceedings. (V, I 33-34)”
With no other choice but to fight, he decides to cooperate with Edmund and Regan.
“We will greet the time (V, I, 57).”
As the battle in under progress, Albany remains calm and collected.
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Goneril: Passionate, and Evil
“I had rather lose the battle than that sister, Should loosen him and me. (V, I, 19-20)”
Goneril is so in love with Edmund she rather lose the battle than lose Edmund to her sister
“Oh ho, I know the riddle.-I will go (V, I, 39)
Though she feels her sister Regan is playing a trick, she is willing to anticipate it, cruelly.
Edgar: Brave, Disguised and Noble
“If e’er your grace had speech with man so poor, Hear me one word (V, I, 40)”
Edgar arrives to the kingdom as rogue which displays his bravery, but remains disguised as a poor beggar
“Wretched though I seem, I can produce a champion that will prove (V, I, 44-45)”
Edgar is brave and noble to stand amongst what he claims.
Scene 2: Characters: Edgar and Gloucester
Edgar: Brave, Caring, Positive, and Intelligent
“Here, father, take the shadow of this tree, For your good host. Pray that right may thrive. If I ever return to you again, I’ll bring you comfort (V, II, 1-3)”
Edgar eagerly goes into battle, as he insists his father to rest under the shadow of a tree, and pray as it may be his last fight.
“Away, old man. Give me thy hand. Away! King Lear hath lost, he and his daughter ta’en. Give me thy hand. Come on (V, II, 5-7).”
Remains positive and confident although Lear and Cordelia have been captured.
“Men must endure, Their going hence even as their coming hither. Ripeness is all. Come on. (V,II, 9-10)
As noble as he is, Edgar speaks the truth; that you can’t choose your time.
Gloucester: Weak, Cowardly, and Modest
“Grace go with you, sir (V, II, 4)
Gloucester isn’t too confident but as he’s incapable of fighting due to his loss of eye sight, he hopes for the best.
“No further, sir. A man may rot even here (V, II, 8).”
Gloucester is too coward to continue to strive for his life
“And that’s true too (V, II, 12).”
As weak as he is, he agrees with Edgar’s statement of truth.
Scene 3:
Edmund: Authoritative, Sneaky, Wicked, Reputable (last moments)
“Some officers take them away. Good guard, Until their greater pleasures first be known. That are to censure them (V, III, 1-3).”
Authoritative. Instructs officers.
“Sir, I thought it fit, To send the old and miserable king, To some retention and appointed guard (V, III, 47-48).”
Following with his wicked plan to kill Cordelia and Lear, he uses his authority to set-up their death.
“I pant for life. Some good I mean to do. Despite of mine own nature. Quickly send – Be brief in it-to th’ castle, for my writ, Is on the life of Lear and on Coredelia. Nay, send in time! (V, III, 252-255).
Decides to save Cordelia last minute. Cordeilia: Brave and Courageous
(V, III , 4-7)
Lear: Positive, devoting, loving, Weak
Positive (V, III, 8-19)
Devoting (V, III, 22-25)
Weak (313-319)
Albany: Authoritative, Brave, Caring
Authorative (61-62)
Brave (91-97)
Caring (181-183)
Regan: Passionate, Sick,
(63-67) Passionate
Sick (98)
Goneril: Passionate, Wicked, and Monstrous
(68-69) passionate
(99) Drugged Regan
(234-235) Monstrous killed Regan
Edgar: Courageous, Heroic, Intellectual and Loyal
(131-145) Courageous
(175) Reveals identity
Intellectual ( 334-337)