King Lear: resumo de Act 3, Scene 7

O que acontece

1. Cornwall sends Goneril and Edmund away after announcing that a French army lands, while Oswald reports the King’s journey toward Dover.
2. Servants bind Gloucester, and Regan pulls his beard as she and Cornwall question him about France and the King.
3. Gloucester says he protects the King from their cruelty, and Cornwall tears out one of his eyes.
4. A servant challenges Cornwall and wounds him, but Regan kills the servant and Cornwall removes Gloucester’s remaining eye.
5. Regan reveals Edmund’s betrayal, and Gloucester recognizes his injustice toward Edgar before servants lead him outside.
6. Cornwall leaves bleeding with Regan, while two servants plan guidance and treatment for Gloucester.

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O que observar

Gloucester recognizes his mistaken judgment when Regan names Edmund as his betrayer. His loss of sight coincides with a clearer understanding of his sons.

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