AP English Literature Period 1

1. Based on reading Kent's invenctive to Oswald, write your own "diss" modeled after Kents on page 83 or Act 2 scene 2 beginning with " A knave, a rascal, an eater of broken meats..." Your diss must include begin with one word with "a" or "an", For example-- "a simp,"followed by another word with "a" or "an"; then an a verb preferably ending in er, like "taker". You must have at least twenty word insults, (with a, or an) at least two insults that are three or more words. End it with one final sentence. You may use slang, although not all words should be in slang. You may use only one or two words of profanity. Re-read Kent's invective on page 83. Act 2 scene 1 and 2 study questions. King Lear Act 2 Study Guide. Please answer all of these study questions in a journal for King/Lear. Expect a reading quiz on Thursday or Friday. Act 2, Scene 1 (2.1) 1. What news does Curran give Edmund and how does Edmund use this information to further his plan against Edgar? 2. Why does Edmund advise Edgar to draw and pretend to fight with him? 3. What does Edmund do to further convince Gloucester of Edgar’s evil intentions? 4. What is the judgment that Gloucester pronounces on Edgar after Edmund’s explanation of the preceeding events? 5. What does Gloucester promise Edmund? 6. What is Cornwall and Regan’s reaction to Gloucester’s plight? What do they promise him? What do they promise Edmund? 7. What are Cornwall and Regan’s purposes in coming to visit Gloucester? 2.2 1. Why does Kent pick a fight with Oswald? 2. How does Oswald react to Kent’s insults? How does he change when Cornwall and Regan are present? 3. How does Kent’s rank affect his action in this scene? 4. How does Kent offend Cornwall and Regan? Why? And how is Kent punished? 5. What does this action show us about the attitudes of Cornwall and Regan toward Lear?