King Lear  
Britain in Print
Act 3, scene 7 - lines 54 - 93
3. Gloucester’s blinding raises serious questions about the nature of justice in the play:
  • What crime is he being punished for?
  • Is his punishment apt or proportionate?

How should the audience respond to Gloucester’s blinding? Which of the following would you regard as inappropriate reactions?

 
Tick the appropriate boxes below.

Choice 1Pity
Choice 2Outrage
Choice 3Satisfaction
Choice 4Horror
Choice 4Anger
Choice 4Reassurance

Choice 4Revulsion

Choice 4Sympathy

 
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