ENG OA1    KING LEAR   INTENSELY IMPORTANT QUOTES

        The following quotes, if analyzed, will point out the thematic
       aspects of the play as well as some important points to consider
       when discussing it. State the significance of each in terms of one
       or more of the following:
               -character, symbolism, theme, historical context, plot
                ramifications.

       1. See better, Lear, and let me still remain
          The true blank of thine eye.
                                             Kent, I i 160-161

       2. These late eclipses in the sun and moon portend no good to
           us...Love cools, friendship falls off, brothers divide.
                                             
                                             Gloucester I i 112-13

       3. No, you unnatural hags!
          I will have such revenges on you both
          That all the world shall-- I will do such things--
          ...but this heart
          Shall break into a hundred thousand flaws
          Or ere I'll weep.  O fool, I shall go mad!
                                             Lear II iv 279-285

       4. ...and of my land,
          Loyal and natural boy, I'll work the means
          To make thee capable.
                                             Gloucester II i 85-87

       5.  All dark and comfortless.  Where's my son Edmund?
           Edmund, enkindle all the sparks of nature
           To quit this horrid act.
                                             Gloucester III vii 86-88

       6.  As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods,
           They kill us for their sport.
                                             Gloucester Iv i 36-37

       7.  What, are mad? A man may see how this world goes with no eyes.
           Look with thine ears:  see how yond justice rails upon
           yond simple thief.                Lear IV vi 152-154


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       8.  You do me wrong to take me out o' th' grave:
           Thou art a soul in bliss; but I am bound
           Upon a wheel of fire, that mine own tears
           Do scald like molten lead.
                                             Lear IV vii 45- 47



       9.  You must bear with me.  Pray you now, forget
           and forgive.  I am old and foolish.
                                             Lear IV vii 84-85

       10.  Men must endure
            Their going hence, even as their coming hither:
            Ripeness is all.  Come on.
                                             Edgar V iii 9-11


       11. Edgar: The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
            Make instruments to plague us:
            The dark and vicious place where thee he got
            Cost him his eyes.
           Edmund: Th'hast spoken right, 'tis true;
            The wheel is come full circle; I am here.
                                              V iii 172-177

       12.  Look up, my lord.
                                              Edgar V iii 314