Excerpt from Act 4, Scene 6 of King Lear

Question

EDGAR: O indistinguish'd space of woman's will! A plot upon her virtuous husband's life, And the exchange my brother! Here in the sands Thee I'll rake up, the post unsanctified Of murtherous lechers; and in the mature time With this ungracious paper strike the sight Of the death-practis'd Duke, For him 'tis well That of thy death and business I can tell. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Which statement best describes Shakespeare choice of words in the passage? (1 point)
a. Shakespeare’s diction demonstrates Edgar’s guilt over Oswald’s death.
b. Shakespeare’s diction illuminates the relationship between Edgar and Edmund.
c. Shakespeare’s diction portrays Edgar as much more full of rage than he appears.
d. Shakespeare’s diction shows Edgar’s misplaced anger at his father rather than at Edmund.
e. Shakespeare’s diction conveys Edgar’s sense of betrayal at discovering Edmund’s manipulation.

Answer 1

e. Shakespeare’s diction conveys Edgar’s sense of betrayal at discovering Edmund’s manipulation.

Answer 2

explain why

Answer 3

Shakespeare's choice of words in the passage conveys Edgar's sense of betrayal at discovering Edmund's manipulation. This can be seen in phrases such as "A plot upon her virtuous husband's life" and "the exchange my brother." These words highlight Edgar's realization that his brother, whom he trusted, has been involved in a plot against their father's life. The use of words like "murderous lechers" and "death-practised Duke" adds a sense of anger and betrayal to Edgar's speech, as he expresses his desire for revenge and justice. Overall, Shakespeare's diction in the passage effectively portrays Edgar's feelings of betrayal and anger towards Edmund.