King Lear Act 3 Scene 1 Quiz

What theme does the storm symbolize?

What does Kent’s behavior in this scene highlight about Lear’s situation?

How is Lear’s state of mind described in this scene?

Where does Act 3 Scene 1 take place?

What theme is reinforced by Kent’s actions?

What does Kent give the Gentleman to help him identify himself?

Which two dukes are mentioned as being in disagreement?

Why does Kent send the Gentleman to Dover?

Who is Kent searching for at the beginning of the scene?

What literary device dominates the description of the storm?

Which character appears first in the scene?

What does Kent vow to do after sending the Gentleman away?

What does Kent’s speech reveal about his character?

How does Kent disguise himself?

Who is secretly helping Lear despite the danger?

Where does Kent send the Gentleman?

What weather condition dominates this scene?

What emotion does Kent express about Lear’s suffering?

What tone dominates this scene?

What political situation is revealed in this scene?

What does Kent learn about Regan and Cornwall’s actions?

What does Kent’s mission to Dover foreshadow?

What quality of leadership does Kent demonstrate?

Who informs Kent about the growing conflict between the dukes?

What is Lear doing during the storm?

What emotion does Kent express toward Cordelia?

What major contrast does this scene set up?

What role does the Gentleman play in this scene?

What does Kent tell the Gentleman to do?

What does the storm represent for Lear beyond nature?