Jnt 2 King Lear To Cordelia: Why did you not answer your father's question the same way as your sisters 2 Do you think what happened to you is fair? 3 What will you do now? After the role-play discuss these questions in your group. I Do you think these characters are true to life? Do you know anyone in the real world who would behave in a similar way to any of these characters? 2 If you were King Lear, what would you do to divide up your kingdom among your children? Why do you think King Lear did this while he was still alive and not after his death? Learning about Language Discovering useful words and expressions 1Complete the following sentences with the correct form of phrasal verbs from the play I Before I travelled abroad I-all my furniture and put it in storage 2 He at the meeting to tell them he did not like their decision 3Shehersisterschildrenaswellasherown 4 Don 't say no until you have 5 They wont the keys until we pay the rent 6 He all his money and went to live alone on an island 2 Complete the following sentences with compound adjectives from the unit so far. I I am always in the morning until I ve had my coffee 2 He wont help you, he's too 3 The boy ran into the road and pushed the child out of the way of a speeding car 4 The son was the tallest of the brothers 5 You're so you never stop to think before you act 3 Can you think of more compound adjectives you have learned so far? 4 The author has used other words with similar meaning to avoid repetition Replace the underlined words in the following sentences using words from the play with a similar meaning I have decided to retire and hand over the heavy load of responsibility to you three 2 I have divided the kingdom into three parts, and will allocate one part to each of you 3 I beg you, speak 4 Here is a map of my kingdom with all the boundaries drawn on it 5 I forecast that such actions will cause great conflict throughout your kingdom 15
Unt 2 King Lea Revising useful structure 1 Underline and analyze the adverbials in this text about William Shakespears.If you have time try to translate the passage into Chinese. Considered to be the greatest writer of plays in the English speaking world, William Shakespeare is more famous today than he was in his own lifetime. Nowadays, his plays are read and performed throughout the world and nearly every high school student knows his name. Even though he wrote his plays almost 500 years ago. his plays are still relevant today. Shakespeare wrote about such things as good and evil, love and hate, greed and sacrifice. His plays make people laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. By involving us in the lives of both important people william Shakespeare 1564-1616 like kings and governors and little people like servants and fools, Shakespeare forces us to examine our beliefs about the world Born into a middle class family in Stratford-on-Avon, England. Shakepeare attended a local school where he learned Greek and Latin grammar, literature and history. Although married with two children, Shakespeare left Stratford-on-Avon at the age of about 30 and went to London alone. Quickly making a name for himself as both actor and dramatist Shakespeare soon earned enough money to buy his own theatre. During his time in London he wrote many plays and at the age of about 50 retired to Stratford-on-Avon. He died three years later in 1616 2 Rewrite the following sentences with nonfinite verbs or phrases. The first one has been done for you I After he left Stratford-on-Avon. he went to london to become an actor After leaving Stratford-on -Avon. he went to London to become an actor: 2 He was allergic to cat fur and started sneezing when she brought her pet into the room 3 He sat quietly in the armchair and waited for his friend to return. 4 Once the flight is confirmed, you can pay for it 5 Until it's rewound, the tape can't be played 6 Before you cash that cheque, make sure it has the correct signature 7 He knew the air terminal well because he had worked there for ten vears 8 The house had been vacant for a long time and so it was very dusty 3 What do you think will happen in the story Will King Lear be happy with his new life? Will his daughters look after him well? What will Cordelia do now? In pairs make some notes of your ideas and write a short paragraph paying special attention to the use of adverbials in your sentences. Give your paragraph to another pair to check. Write a correct, final copy and be prepared to read your paragraph to the class 16
Jnt 2 King Lear Using Language Listening and discussing 1 In Part 2 of the play, King Lear asks the Duke of Burgundy and the King of France whether they still want to marry Cordelia. What do you think the two men will say? 2 Listen to Part 2 of the play and then answer the questions below. I what does King Lear tell the two men? 2 How does the Duke of Burgundy respond when he hears the news? 3 What does the King of France want to know when he first hears the news? What does Cordelia tell him? 4 what does the King of france decide to do? Listen again and discuss these questions in your group there are no right or wrong answers What do you think of the Duke of Burgundy's decision? 2 What is your opinion of the King of france? 3 How do Goneril and Regan act towards their sister after the king has left? What does this tell 4 What do you think will happen nexp? Sisters you about the character of the two elder sisters? Reading and speaking @a 1 Read Part 3 of King Lear with a partner and together make notes about the main events in this part of the play. KING LEAR Part 3 NARRATOR: As soon as Goneril has got all she can from her father, she begins treating him disrespectfully: When Lear wants to speak to her: Goneril tells her senant. Oswald. to say she is sick. She encourages her staff to be disrespectful towards Lear and begins complaining about the hundred soldiers Lear has brought with him. However: King Lear soon has a friend by his side. The Duke of Kent, who Lear ordered to leave Britain, cannot abandon his king. He therefore comes to Lear disguised as a serant called Cains and asks for a job (Enter Lear several oflear's soldiers and Ken disguised as a servant.) LEAR OK, Caius, I'll give you a trial. And if you prowe to be good at your job, I'lI keep you on as my servant. (Oswald enters. )Hey, you there. Wheres my daughter? (Oswald ignores the king and hurries out of the room )Hey. What's going on? 17
Unt 2 King Lea Call him back. Is he deaf? (A soldier rushes out affer Oswald ) It's as though the whole world has gone to sleep. (Soldier reenters )Where's that servant? Why didn 't he come back when I called? SOLDIER: Sir, he answered me very rudely and said he would not come back LEAR I dont believe it! SOLDIER: Sir. I am sorry to tell you this. but it seems to me that you are not being treated with the respect due to king. Everyone here, including your daughter, is behaving very coldly towards you LEAR. Mmm. I suspected the same, but I kept telling myself it was my imagination. Please tell my daughter I wish to speak with her (oldier bows and leaves. Oswald enters.)Ah, come here my man and answer me. Who am 1? OSWALD: My lady's father LEAR. Your lady's father? Is that all I am to you, you dog, you slave (Lear raises his arm as thoug to strike Oswald.) OSWALD: I'Il not be hit, my Lord KENT (Kent kicks Oswalds feer out fromm under And you wont be laid flat on your back either I suppose. Now get up and get out of here (Oswald leaves) My thanks, Caius. I can see you will be a most valuable servant (Enter Goneril. )What's up, daughter? You always seem to be frowning lately. ONERIL: Is it any wonder that I frown when your soldiers are continually drinking and fighting? I thought when I told you about their behaviour you would make them behave, but now I hear you have insulted Oswald. I do believe you are encouraging your soldiers in their bad behaviour LEAR. Is this my daughter scolding me? GONERIL: I have had enough of your soldiers. They are expensive to keep and you dont need them. Besides, their drunken behaviour and bad manners are disgusting You will send half of them away. And unless you want me to get rid of the rest of them too. I suggest you teach them how to behave properly That's a lie. My soldiers are good men who know how to behave properly. I won' t stay here to be insulted, I still have one more daughter. She ll scratch out your eyes when she hears how you' ve treated me. Men! Get my horses ready and collect my baggage I'll leave immediately. I won't stay where I'm not welcome 18
Jnt 2 King Lear (ear and companions leave. NARRATOR: Lear sends Kent on ahead to the castle ofhis other daughter, Regan, to tell her that he will soon be arriving. Goneril sends her servant Oswald to Regan to tell her side of the story 2 Complete this summary of Part 3 of King Lear. Although the king orders him to the Duke of Kent remains loyal and will not leave his king, so he When Gonerils servant, Oswald, is rude to Lear. Kent When Goneril hears what happens to Oswald she uses it as an excuse Lear is angry and decides to 3 With your partner read Part 3 of King Lear again and listen to the tape. This time study each speech and make notes about How the characters speak their lines. For example, which lines are spoken loudly, which softly How do the actors say their lines so they communicate the correct emotion(eg anger, sadness, friendliness, unfriendliness)? 4 Form groups of six and give each person a different character to play. Practise the play, paying particular attention to pronunciation and intonation. When you are ready, perform your play for others in your class or your school Writing and talking The play King Lear is based on a very old story. Shakespeare used the story but changed it a little to suit his own purpose. Read this summary of the old story. Then follow the steps on the next page to write your own summary of a favourite story THE THREE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING A long, long time ago, there was a king who ruled over the southwest part of England. One day, the king asked his three daughters how much they loved him. Two of them said they loved him more than anyone or anything on the earth. The third daughter chose not to flatter her father with dishonest claims and instead told him she loved him only as much as her duty as a daughter required. The king, who was not a very good judge of character, believed the two dishonest daughters and gave them his kingdom. He told the honest daughter that she was ungrateful and unnatural. He made her leave his kingdom and she travelled across the sea to France The king then went to live with his eldest daughter, bringing with him a hundred soldiers to look after him. But the eldest daughter demanded that he reduce the number of his soldiers to fifty. The king was angry and went to live with his second daughter instead. But the second daughter was no different and she further reduced his soldiers to twenty-five. The king then went back wards and forwards between his two daughters until he had no soldiers at all The youngest daughter, hearing what had happened to her father, gathered together an army and defeated her two sisters. She then put the old king back on his throne. When the king died peacefully in his sleep the honest daughter became queen 19