In this scene‚ what do we find out about Edmund’s birth? How do you suppose Edmund feels about his father’s comment on his birth? In the first scene it is acknowledged that Edmund was born out of wedlock. In Act 1 Scene 1 lines 14-15 Gloucester said‚ “And had indeed‚ sir‚ a son for her cradle ere she had a husband for her bed.” Edmund must feel very unhappy that his father sees him as a bastard Being a bastard Edmund does not enjoy the privileges of status a normal child would have . 2. Find
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commonly called‚ chastises his sons‚ Jamie‚ James Tyrone Jr. and Edmund for their lack of respect towards him‚ who are constantly criticizing him for being cheap. He would rather spend his money on land than rather spending it on a proper house for Mary‚ his wife. One of the first things he admits is his miserliness. Drunk with his younger son‚ Edmund‚ he finally accepts that truth that he is “a stinking old miser” (149). He enlightens Edmund with a story of his challenging childhood as he was forced to
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significance of the title becomes apparent to the reader only gradually. In A Long Days Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill‚ the significance of the title is developed through the title’s importance to each of O’Neill’s characters. Tyrone‚ Mary‚ Jaime‚ and Edmund carry different meanings of the title. The words long and night play a major role in the importance of the title to each character. Both words can have multiple meanings. In addition to the long horrible journey each character suffers until day’s
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Peter‚Susan‚ Edmund were compassionate in the story . They were all willing to help other people instead of themselves . Edmund started to get it at the end of the story because in the beginning of the story ‚ he was selfish and cruel to his siblings . The theme of this story is to “treat people the way you want to be treated .” First ‚ a lot of people can be very compassionate to help others . Alsan was willing to risk his life to save Edmund’s life for something Edmund did .”Pg
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(1800-1840) as such romance and emotion (vice adventure) permeate this book. A popular English translation was anonymously published in 1846. Another translation was made by Robin Buss in 1996. There are many different characters in this story. • Edmund Dantes is the protagonist who started off by becoming the captain of a ship but turns from this smart‚
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Gloucester by Edmund and the betrayal of King Lear by Goneril and Regan‚ yet one in particular stands out as being much more sinister and heartless. Edmund’s betrayal of his father‚ Gloucester is more sinister compared to Goneril and Regan’s betrayal of their father‚ King Lear due to their degrees of ungratefulness‚ acts of deception and intentions. The ungratefulness displayed by both parties that took actions towards betraying their fathers varies due to certain psychological aspects of Edmund‚ Goneril
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his relationship with Edmund began with the simply embarrassing his son by discussing a very sensitive topic‚ to his son’s birth‚ stating “There was good sport at his making and the whoreson must be acknowledged” (Act 1). Due to Gloucester’s insensitivity Edmund ultimately goes onto a path of becoming power hungry‚ going as far by besmirching the good name of his brother‚ Edgar. This also leads to Gloucester’s demise as he perishes under the alliance of Cornwall and Edmund‚ as he is punished for
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bergs‚ Megrim confronting them on the river‚ etc)‚ while I’m pretty sure that in the book they didn’t cross it‚ but walked along it or something... can’t fully recall. Also‚ I’m pretty sure in the book they were only confronted by Megrims once after Edmund betrayed them (when Peter fought him)‚ but in the movie there was also the aforementioned confrontation on the river. The Professor is portrayed differently - at least at the start of the book/film. He’s not quite as reclusive in the book. They
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literature. Betrayal and treachery is a prevailing theme in King Lear and this is evident through the characters of Edmund‚ King Lear and Goneril. To begin‚ betrayal and treachery is evident in the works of King Lear through the character of Edmund‚ especially when examining his betrayal of his brother Edgar‚ his father Gloucester and finally his treachery towards Regan and Goneril. Edmund begins his treachery and betrayal of his half-brother to Gloucester as he forges a letter stating that Edgar wants
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judgment he hath now cast her off too grossly”‚ this proves the envy amongst the sisters‚ and their satisfaction of obtaining the kingdom (1262). However‚ the jealousies amongst sisters continue between Goneril and Regan when they both fall in love with Edmund later in the play. In fact‚ Goneril becomes so envious of Regan that she poisons her in hopes to steal Edmund’s heart‚ but instead of grasping his heart she stabs herself out of embarrassment and guilt. Both Regan and Goneril act upon their envious
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