King Lear, Act 4, Scene 7: samenvatting
Act 4, Scene 7 van 26 · 4 min om scene te lezen
In Act 4, Scene 7, Cordelia tends Lear as he wakes, slowly recognizes her, and asks for forgiveness, while the Physician urges care with his recovering mind. Kent keeps his identity hidden and, after their departure, hears military reports and ties his own fate to the approaching battle.
Wat er gebeurt
- Cordelia thanks Kent, who asks her to keep his identity secret until he chooses to reveal it.
- The Physician directs Lear’s waking, and Cordelia kisses her father while grieving over his mistreatment.
- Lear first mistakes Cordelia for a spirit, then recognizes her and acknowledges his confusion.
- Cordelia rejects any reason to hurt him, and Lear asks her to forgive him.
- The Physician advises quiet care, and Lear leaves with Cordelia and the attendants.
- Kent and the Gentleman discuss military reports, and Kent says today’s battle determines his fate.
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Lear admits weakness and seeks reconciliation rather than asserting authority. His request meets Cordelia’s refusal to blame or punish him.
Korte controle
What does the Physician advise after Lear recognizes Cordelia?
Deze pagina citeren
“King Lear, Act 4, Scene 7: samenvatting.” Library of Alexandria, 2026, libraryofalexandria.com/nl/pages/king-lear-act-4-scene-7-summary.
Library of Alexandria. (2026). King Lear, Act 4, Scene 7: samenvatting. https://libraryofalexandria.com/nl/pages/king-lear-act-4-scene-7-summary
“King Lear, Act 4, Scene 7: samenvatting.” Library of Alexandria, 2026. https://libraryofalexandria.com/nl/pages/king-lear-act-4-scene-7-summary.
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title = {King Lear, Act 4, Scene 7: samenvatting},
publisher = {Library of Alexandria},
year = {2026},
url = {https://libraryofalexandria.com/nl/pages/king-lear-act-4-scene-7-summary}
}
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