Literature : King Lear ( Act (1
Literature : King Lear Act (1 ( Farhouda Ferwana Rula Farouq Al Farra Objectives: Students are expected to: Scan the 1st act for details, then answer comprehension questions. 2 A long time ago, Lear was King of Britain. He had three daughters. The oldest daughter, Goneril, was married to the Duke of Albany. His middle daughter, Regan, was the wife of the Duke of Cornwall. The King of France and the Duke of Burgundy both wanted to marry his youngest daughter, Cordelia. 3 A long time ago, Lear was King of Britain. He had three daughters. The oldest daughter, Goneril, was married to the Duke of Albany. His middle daughter, Regan, was the wife of the Duke of Cornwall. The King of France and the Duke of Burgundy both wanted to marry his youngest daughter, Cordelia. Answer the following question: 1. Who was Lear? How many daughters did he have? He was King of Britain and he had three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. 4 King Lear was old and tired, and he decided to give the country to his three daughters. They and their husbands would rule instead of him, while he, with one hundred knights to protect him, would stay with each daughter in turn for a month. 5 King Lear was old and tired, and he decided to give the country to his three daughters. They and their husbands would rule instead of him, while he, with one hundred knights to protect him, would stay with each daughter in turn for a month. 2. What will happen when he gives them the country? a.
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