Introduction

This is Mr. Hertz's English 12 page for Memorial High School students.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Lear Act 1 Scene 1 and 2 Journal Entries

Destiny Versus “Make Your Own Luck”


In act 1 scene 2, we get a taste of the themes of fortune in King Lear. Complete parts one before the play and part two after.

1) How do you perceive fortune? Are you a “make your own luck” type of person, or do you believe in destiny? Back up your response with a detailed example from your life.

2) How does either Gloucester or Edmond fit in with your schema after reading? Think about which is a “make your own luck” person and which is a destiny believer. Use direct examples from the play to support your response. 


And if you missed it, here's the scene 1 journal entry:


Answer the question: what is love worth to these characters? Look at characters’ love in Act 1 Scene 1, and describe the character who you agree with the most and why you agree with that character.

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