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6. Why do you think Cordelia behaves differently from her two sisters? Do you think she does the
right thing? Give reasons to support your answer.
7. Why do you think Lear dislikes Cordelia's answer? Do you agree with his judgement? Give
your answer.
8. Why does Kent rise in Cordelia's defense?
9. Kent speaks to Lear pointing out what he is doing wrong, yet he maintains his kings dignity. What
does this imply about Kent's relationship with the king? What does it imply about Kent's character?
200 words) comparison of Cordelia's character vis-a-
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Cordelia loves her father unconditionally. She does not flatter, she has no wish to manipulate, and she isn't looking for power or gifts. She behaves differently from her sisters because of the love and respect she has for her father..... unfortunatley, her father doesn't take the time to think about her answer or the love it expresses. Instead, he foolishly gravitates toward the flattery of her sisters and their very well thought out deceit. The answer to your question is simple.... which daughter acted from the heart?
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King Lear
Answered by Amanda A #853841 2 years ago 12/12/2018 5:50 AM
Cordelia behaves differently from her sisters because she loves her father dearly, in truth. While her sisters proclaimed exaggeratedly, their 'love' for their father with meaningless words for the sole purpose of gaining a generous inheritance, Cordelia refuses to do the same. She does the right thing, says exactly what she feels with no intent to decieve her father for his wealth.
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KING LEAR
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I think Cordelia behaves differently from her two sisters because she is a true and honest person who is not greedy. she revealed her true feelings for her father and did not believe in using flattering words just to attain a portion of her father's kingdom. She values her father's love for her more than some petty porion of a kingdom.
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