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2,266 | false | sparknotes | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/23.txt | finished_summaries/sparknotes/King Lear/section_9_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 7 | act 4, scene 7 | null | {"name": "act 4, scene 7", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210118050344/https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/lear/section10/", "summary": "In the French camp, Cordelia speaks with Kent. She knows his real identity, but he wishes it to remain a secret to everyone else. Lear, who has been sleeping, is brought in ... |
Scaena Septima.
Enter Cordelia, Kent, and Gentleman.
Cor. O thou good Kent,
How shall I liue and worke
To match thy goodnesse?
My life will be too short,
And euery measure faile me
Kent. To be acknowledg'd Madam is ore-pai'd,
All my reports go with the modest truth,
Nor more, nor clipt, but so
Cor. Be bett... | 684 | act 4, scene 7 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210118050344/https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/lear/section10/ | In the French camp, Cordelia speaks with Kent. She knows his real identity, but he wishes it to remain a secret to everyone else. Lear, who has been sleeping, is brought in to Cordelia. He only partially recognizes her. He says that he knows now that he is senile and not in his right mind, and he assumes that Cordelia ... | Act 4, scenes 6-7 Besides moving the physical action of the play along, these scenes forward the play's psychological action. The strange, marvelous scene of Gloucester's supposed fall over the nonexistent cliffs of Dover, Lear's mad speeches to Gloucester and Edgar in the wilderness, and the redemptive reconciliation ... | 111 | 618 |
2,266 | false | sparknotes | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/19.txt | finished_summaries/sparknotes/King Lear/section_10_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 1 | act 5, scene 1 | null | {"name": "act 5, scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210118050344/https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/lear/section11/", "summary": "In the British camp near Dover, Regan asks Edmund if he loves Goneril and if he has found his way into her bed. Edmund responds in the negative to both questions. Regan expr... | Actus Quintus. Scena Prima.
Enter with Drumme and Colours, Edmund, Regan. Gentlemen, and
Souldiers.
Bast. Know of the Duke if his last purpose hold,
Or whether since he is aduis'd by ought
To change the course, he's full of alteration,
And selfereprouing, bring his constant pleasure
Reg. Our Sisters man is cer... | 504 | act 5, scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210118050344/https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/lear/section11/ | In the British camp near Dover, Regan asks Edmund if he loves Goneril and if he has found his way into her bed. Edmund responds in the negative to both questions. Regan expresses jealousy of her sister and beseeches Edmund not to be familiar with her. Abruptly, Goneril and Albany enter with their troops. Albany states ... | Act 5, scenes 1-2 In these scenes, the battle is quickly commenced and just as quickly concluded. The actual fighting happens offstage, during the short Act 5, scene 2. Meanwhile, the tangled web of affection, romance, manipulation, power, and betrayal among Goneril, Regan, Albany, and Edmund has finally taken on a cle... | 306 | 273 |
2,266 | false | sparknotes | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/20.txt | finished_summaries/sparknotes/King Lear/section_10_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 2 | act 5, scene 2 | null | {"name": "act 5, scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210118050344/https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/lear/section11/", "summary": "The battle begins. Edgar, in peasant's clothing, leads Gloucester to the shelter of a tree and goes into battle to fight on Lear's side. He soon returns, shouting that Lear'... | Scena Secunda.
Alarum within. Enter with Drumme and Colours, Lear, Cordelia,
and
Souldiers, ouer the Stage, and Exeunt. Enter Edgar, and Gloster.
Edg. Heere Father, take the shadow of this Tree
For your good hoast: pray that the right may thriue:
If euer I returne to you againe,
Ile bring you comfort
Glo. Grac... | 123 | act 5, scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210118050344/https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/lear/section11/ | The battle begins. Edgar, in peasant's clothing, leads Gloucester to the shelter of a tree and goes into battle to fight on Lear's side. He soon returns, shouting that Lear's side has lost and that Lear and Cordelia have been captured. Gloucester states that he will stay where he is and wait to be captured or killed, b... | Act 5, scenes 1-2 In these scenes, the battle is quickly commenced and just as quickly concluded. The actual fighting happens offstage, during the short Act 5, scene 2. Meanwhile, the tangled web of affection, romance, manipulation, power, and betrayal among Goneril, Regan, Albany, and Edmund has finally taken on a cle... | 73 | 273 |
2,266 | false | sparknotes | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/21.txt | finished_summaries/sparknotes/King Lear/section_11_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 3 | act 5, scene 3 | null | {"name": "Act 5, scene 3", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210118050344/https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/lear/section12/", "summary": "Howl, howl, howl, howl! O, you are men of stones . . . Edmund leads in Lear and Cordelia as his prisoners. Cordelia expects to confront Regan and Goneril, but Lear vehementl... | Scena Tertia.
Enter in conquest with Drum and Colours, Edmund, Lear, and
Cordelia, as
prisoners, Souldiers, Captaine.
Bast. Some Officers take them away: good guard,
Vntill their greater pleasures first be knowne
That are to censure them
Cor. We are not the first,
Who with best meaning haue incurr'd the worst:... | 2,590 | Act 5, scene 3 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210118050344/https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/lear/section12/ | Howl, howl, howl, howl! O, you are men of stones . . . Edmund leads in Lear and Cordelia as his prisoners. Cordelia expects to confront Regan and Goneril, but Lear vehemently refuses to do so. He describes a vividly imagined fantasy, in which he and Cordelia live alone together like birds in a cage, hearing about the o... | Analysis This long scene brings the play to its resolution, ending it on a note of relentless depression and gloom. Almost all of the main characters wind up dead; only Albany, Edgar, and Kent walk off the stage at the end, and the aging, unhappy Kent predicts his imminent demise. Goneril, Regan, Cordelia, and Lear lie... | 563 | 709 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/1.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_1_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 1 | act 1, scene 1 | null | {"name": "Scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear11.asp", "summary": "The play opens in King Lear's palace with Kent and Gloucester in conversation. They are discussing King Lear's regard for his two sons-in-law, the Dukes of Albany and Cor... | Actus Primus. Scoena Prima.
Enter Kent, Gloucester, and Edmond.
Kent. I thought the King had more affected the
Duke of Albany, then Cornwall
Glou. It did alwayes seeme so to vs: But
now in the diuision of the Kingdome, it appeares
not which of the Dukes hee valewes
most, for qualities are so weigh'd, that curi... | 2,437 | Scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear11.asp | The play opens in King Lear's palace with Kent and Gloucester in conversation. They are discussing King Lear's regard for his two sons-in-law, the Dukes of Albany and Cornwall. Kent suggests that the King favors one over the other and fears that the favoritism will cause a problem and affect the kingdom. Listening to t... | Notes In this first scene, all the major characters are introduced, either in person or in conversation. By the end of the scene, the major conflict has unfolded as Cordelia is disinherited and Goneril and Regan plot against their father. Many critics state that Lear makes several fatal mistakes in this first scene of ... | 555 | 781 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/3.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_3_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 3 | act 1, scene 3 | null | {"name": "Scene 3", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear14.asp", "summary": "This scene takes place at the Duke of Albany's castle. Goneril, Albany's wife, is in a bad temper, for she has discovered that Lear has struck her steward, Oswald, for ca... | Scena Tertia.
Enter Gonerill, and Steward.
Gon. Did my Father strike my Gentleman for chiding
of his Foole?
Ste. I Madam
Gon. By day and night, he wrongs me, euery howre
He flashes into one grosse crime, or other,
That sets vs all at ods: Ile not endure it;
His Knights grow riotous, and himselfe vpbraides vs... | 173 | Scene 3 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear14.asp | This scene takes place at the Duke of Albany's castle. Goneril, Albany's wife, is in a bad temper, for she has discovered that Lear has struck her steward, Oswald, for castigating the King's Fool. She describes him as a tyrannical old man and wearies of his presence. She complains about Lear's fits of violence and the ... | Notes Lear has given away his kingdom to avoid the problems of running the state, but he wants and expects to retain the privileges of a reigning monarch. In short, he wants the power but not the problems. Goneril is determined to deny her father the privileges that he expects. She clearly voices her contempt for Lear ... | 120 | 150 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/4.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_4_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 4 | act 1, scene 4 | null | {"name": "Scene 4", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear15.asp", "summary": "In this scene, Kent enters Goneril's castle in disguise; he has come to be of assistance to the King, if needed. Rather than leave the country as ordered, he has donned ... | Scena Quarta.
Enter Kent.
Kent. If but as will I other accents borrow,
That can my speech defuse, my good intent
May carry through it selfe to that full issue
For which I raiz'd my likenesse. Now banisht Kent,
If thou canst serue where thou dost stand condemn'd,
So may it come, thy Master whom thou lou'st,
Shall f... | 2,450 | Scene 4 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear15.asp | In this scene, Kent enters Goneril's castle in disguise; he has come to be of assistance to the King, if needed. Rather than leave the country as ordered, he has donned the garb of a menial servant. Lear enters with his retinue, having just returned from his hunting, and is impatient to be served. Since Oswald has been... | Notes Kent's selfless loyalty and steadfastness to Lear are clearly seen in this scene. He refuses to leave the country as ordered; instead, he dresses as a beggar and comes to the home of Goneril, whom he fears will harm the King. He wants to be close to Lear in order to offer assistance and protection when it is need... | 394 | 701 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/5.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_5_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 5 | act 1, scene 5 | null | {"name": "Scene 5", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear17.asp", "summary": "Lear is on his way to Regan's castle at Gloucester, accompanied by the Fool. He has sent the disguised Kent ahead to announce his arrival. The Fool comments on Lear's pat... | Scena Quinta.
Enter Lear, Kent, Gentleman, and Foole.
Lear. Go you before to Gloster with these Letters;
acquaint my Daughter no further with any thing you
know, then comes from her demand out of the Letter,
if your Dilligence be not speedy, I shall be there afore
you
Kent. I will not sleepe my Lord, till I h... | 401 | Scene 5 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear17.asp | Lear is on his way to Regan's castle at Gloucester, accompanied by the Fool. He has sent the disguised Kent ahead to announce his arrival. The Fool comments on Lear's pathetic condition, asking seemingly foolish questions that elicit a laugh from the King. But the bantering soon descends into self-reproach and despair ... | Notes This scene describes Lear's tormented state of mind. He is accompanied only by the Fool and a Gentleman as he travels toward the castle of Regan. Having lost all power and wealth that he had as King, his mind is beset with regrets and a fear for the future. He begs to the Almighty, "O, let me not be mad, not mad,... | 198 | 124 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/6.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_6_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 2.scene 1 | act 2, scene 1 | null | {"name": "Scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear18.asp", "summary": "At Gloucester Castle, Edmund learns from Curan, a courtier, that the Duke of Cornwall and his Duchess, Regan, will be arriving the same night. When he learns that there ... | Actus Secundus. Scena Prima.
Enter Bastard, and Curan, seuerally.
Bast. Saue thee Curan
Cur. And you Sir, I haue bin
With your Father, and giuen him notice
That the Duke of Cornwall, and Regan his Duchesse
Will be here with him this night
Bast. How comes that?
Cur. Nay I know not, you haue heard of the n... | 1,058 | Scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear18.asp | At Gloucester Castle, Edmund learns from Curan, a courtier, that the Duke of Cornwall and his Duchess, Regan, will be arriving the same night. When he learns that there is hostility between Goneril, Regan, and their husbands, Edmund is excited. He believes that he can use their hard feelings to help him in his plan to ... | Notes The dissension that characterizes the play is further developed in this scene. Edmund, determined to become heir to his father's estate, cunningly plots to undo Edgar in order to cheat him out of his rightful inheritance. He convinces the trusting Edgar that he must flee the castle because Gloucester is angry wit... | 384 | 346 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/7.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_7_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 2.scene 2 | act 2, scene 2 | null | {"name": "Scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear19.asp", "summary": "Outside the outer walls of Gloucester Castle, Kent and Oswald arrive with their communications. Oswald, not recognizing Kent, greets him; Kent, wanting a quarrel, repli... | Scena Secunda.
Enter Kent, and Steward seuerally.
Stew. Good dawning to thee Friend, art of this house?
Kent. I
Stew. Where may we set our horses?
Kent. I'th' myre
Stew. Prythee, if thou lou'st me, tell me
Kent. I loue thee not
Ste. Why then I care not for thee
Kent. If I had thee in Lipsbu... | 3,890 | Scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear19.asp | Outside the outer walls of Gloucester Castle, Kent and Oswald arrive with their communications. Oswald, not recognizing Kent, greets him; Kent, wanting a quarrel, replies offensively. Oswald is startled by the stranger's rudeness and tells Kent that he does not know him. Kent replies that he knows him as a contemptuo... | Notes In this scene, two loyal messengers come into conflict. Kent, the messenger from Lear, is incensed that Oswald carries a message from the impudent Goneril to her sister, Regan. With anger, he insults Oswald by calling him, "A knave, a rascal, an eater of broken meats; a base, proud, shallow, beggarly, three-suite... | 253 | 260 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/8.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_10_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 1 | act 3, scene 1 | null | {"name": "Scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear23.asp", "summary": "In this act, King Lear somewhat redeems himself. He faces the terrible fury of the storm with an inward fury, fueled by passion and rage. As he breaks down, he suffers i... | Actus Tertius. Scena Prima.
Storme still. Enter Kent, and a Gentleman, seuerally.
Kent. Who's there besides foule weather?
Gen. One minded like the weather, most vnquietly
Kent. I know you: Where's the King?
Gent. Contending with the fretfull Elements;
Bids the winde blow the Earth into the Sea,
Or swell t... | 289 | Scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear23.asp | In this act, King Lear somewhat redeems himself. He faces the terrible fury of the storm with an inward fury, fueled by passion and rage. As he breaks down, he suffers intensely. The external tempest of nature's fury mingles with his inner one caused by filial betrayal. As he looks at the facts, he is forced to face hi... | Notes This scene, comprised of a conversation between Kent and Lear's Gentleman, describes how the King is out in the storm, "contending with the fretful elements." The Gentleman's description prepares the audience for the next scene in which Lear is seen being ravaged by the storm. The Gentleman hints that there is a ... | 271 | 209 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/9.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_11_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 2 | act 3, scene 2 | null | {"name": "Scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear24.asp", "summary": "In the midst of a violent storm, Lear enters; he is accompanied by the Fool, who is shivering and terrified. Lear himself is \"tempestuously\" ecstatic. He exults in the ... | Scena Secunda.
Storme still. Enter Lear, and Foole.
Lear. Blow windes, & crack your cheeks; Rage, blow
You Cataracts, and Hyrricano's spout,
Till you haue drench'd our Steeples, drown the Cockes.
You Sulph'rous and Thought-executing Fires,
Vaunt-curriors of Oake-cleauing Thunder-bolts,
Sindge my white head. And th... | 657 | Scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear24.asp | In the midst of a violent storm, Lear enters; he is accompanied by the Fool, who is shivering and terrified. Lear himself is "tempestuously" ecstatic. He exults in the power of nature and compares it to his daughters. Ironically, he now acknowledges himself as old, infirm, defenseless, and powerless. As he looks at the... | Notes Lear, pitted against nature in its most forceful form, gains a new insight into himself. He realizes how fully he has been tricked by his two older daughters and loudly bemoans their ingratitude and injustices. He then begins to rant and rave about the miserable condition of the world and invokes merciless nature... | 188 | 251 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/22.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_12_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 3 | act 3, scene 3 | null | {"name": "Scene 3", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear25.asp", "summary": "Back at his castle, Gloucester reveals his disapproval of the treatment given to Lear by his daughters. He condemns them for their disloyalty and declares his own loyalt... |
Enter Gloster, and Edmund.
Glo. Alacke, alacke Edmund, I like not this vnnaturall
dealing; when I desired their leaue that I might pity him,
they tooke from me the vse of mine owne house, charg'd
me on paine of perpetuall displeasure, neither to speake
of him, entreat for him, or any way sustaine him
Bast. Most... | 214 | Scene 3 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear25.asp | Back at his castle, Gloucester reveals his disapproval of the treatment given to Lear by his daughters. He condemns them for their disloyalty and declares his own loyalty to the king. His plan is to search for Lear and offer him aid, in the hope of relieving his suffering. A hypocritical Edmund also expresses his sympa... | Notes Shakespeare alternates the scenes of Lear's agony with the story of Gloucester, maintaining a skillful balance in the dramatic structure of the play. This scene returns to Gloucester Castle, where Edmund and his father engage in conversation. Gloucester expresses his horror over the "unnatural dealing" of Lear's ... | 117 | 102 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/10.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_13_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 4 | act 3, scene 4 | null | {"name": "Scene 4", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear26.asp", "summary": "This scene returns to Lear and his sufferings. With Kent and the Fool, the King finds a hovel that can provide some protection. He tells the Fool to enter first, thinking... | Scena Quarta.
Enter Lear, Kent, and Foole.
Kent. Here is the place my Lord, good my Lord enter,
The tirrany of the open night's too rough
For Nature to endure.
Storme still
Lear. Let me alone
Kent. Good my Lord enter heere
Lear. Wilt breake my heart?
Kent. I had rather breake mine owne,
Good my Lord ... | 1,474 | Scene 4 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear26.asp | This scene returns to Lear and his sufferings. With Kent and the Fool, the King finds a hovel that can provide some protection. He tells the Fool to enter first, thinking of others before himself. He also thinks about the contrasts between this modest hovel and the splendor of his court; amazingly, he now seems to desp... | Notes In this scene, Lear clearly expresses the nature of his torment. Although he feels miserable from the storm outside, it is nothing when compared to the storm that rages inside him. He feels totally betrayed by his daughters, Goneril and Regan, and is totally disgusted by their ingratitude. In spite of his deep em... | 381 | 465 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/11.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_14_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 5 | act 3, scene 5 | null | {"name": "Scene 5", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear27.asp", "summary": "The next scene is a brief exchange between Edmund and Cornwall. Edmund plots against his father, Gloucester; he tells the Duke about a letter showing Gloucester to be an... | Scena Quinta.
Enter Cornwall, and Edmund.
Corn. I will haue my reuenge, ere I depart his house
Bast. How my Lord, I may be censured, that Nature
thus giues way to Loyaltie, something feares mee to
thinke of
Cornw. I now perceiue, it was not altogether your
Brothers euill disposition made him seeke his deat... | 208 | Scene 5 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear27.asp | The next scene is a brief exchange between Edmund and Cornwall. Edmund plots against his father, Gloucester; he tells the Duke about a letter showing Gloucester to be an accomplice to the invasion of Britain by France. To reward Edmund for the warning, Cornwall makes him the Earl of Gloucester and issues orders for Glo... | Notes In this scene, Edmund begins to openly implement his plot against his father. In truly hypocritical fashion, he bemoans the fact that his affection for his father must take second place to his loyalty to his country; but he has learned that his father is helping with the French invasion of Britain. In telling th... | 92 | 130 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/12.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_15_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 6 | act 3, scene 6 | null | {"name": "Scene 6", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear28.asp", "summary": "Gloucester leaves the King and his companions in safety at a farmhouse close to the castle and departs to find provisions. Left to his agony, Lear dwells on his mistreatm... | Scena Sexta.
Enter Kent, and Gloucester.
Glou. Heere is better then the open ayre, take it thankfully:
I will peece out the comfort with what addition I
can: I will not be long from you.
Exit
Kent. All the powre of his wits, haue giuen way to his
impatience: the Gods reward your kindnesse.
Enter Lear, Edgar, a... | 457 | Scene 6 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear28.asp | Gloucester leaves the King and his companions in safety at a farmhouse close to the castle and departs to find provisions. Left to his agony, Lear dwells on his mistreatment. He conjures up a mock trial of Goneril and Regan, where he sits in judgment and tries his older daughters for their cruelty towards their father.... | Notes This is the last scene in the play with comic elements, and the Fool is not seen again. His main function, in addition to providing comic relief, has been to act as Lear's conscience and instructor. The Fool brought to light the King's foibles by using his seemingly inane chatter and absurd phrases to act as an o... | 275 | 332 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/13.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_16_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 7 | act 3, scene 7 | null | {"name": "Scene 7", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear29.asp", "summary": "At Gloucester Castle, Cornwall is concerned about the French invasion. He is going to send Goneril and Edmund with a letter to Albany, explaining that the French Army is... | Scena Septima.
Enter Cornwall, Regan, Gonerill, Bastard, and Seruants.
Corn. Poste speedily to my Lord your husband, shew
him this Letter, the Army of France is landed: seeke out
the Traitor Glouster
Reg. Hang him instantly
Gon. Plucke out his eyes
Corn. Leaue him to my displeasure. Edmond, keepe
you o... | 855 | Scene 7 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear29.asp | At Gloucester Castle, Cornwall is concerned about the French invasion. He is going to send Goneril and Edmund with a letter to Albany, explaining that the French Army is about to attack Britain. He has also ordered Gloucester's arrest for "treachery." Goneril suggests plucking out Gloucester's eye after his capture, an... | Notes This scene is one of the cruelest in all of drama as Regan and Cornwall inflict their torture upon Gloucester. Although the old man has been blind to the morality of the world, misjudging the virtue of Edgar and the evil of Edmund, he does not deserve to have his eyes gouged into physical blindness. The physical ... | 322 | 199 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/14.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_17_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 1 | act 4, scene 1 | null | {"name": "Scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear30.asp", "summary": "Still disguised as the filthy beggar Tom, Edgar tries to be optimistic and cheerful. He says that it is better to be openly despised than to be openly flattered and secre... | Actus Quartus. Scena Prima.
Enter Edgar.
Edg. Yet better thus, and knowne to be contemn'd,
Then still contemn'd and flatter'd, to be worst:
The lowest, and most deiected thing of Fortune,
Stands still in esperance, liues not in feare:
The lamentable change is from the best,
The worst returnes to laughter. Welcome ... | 634 | Scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear30.asp | Still disguised as the filthy beggar Tom, Edgar tries to be optimistic and cheerful. He says that it is better to be openly despised than to be openly flattered and secretly despised. In his beggar's garb, he is no longer troubled by the contempt that society heaps on him. Then an old man leads Gloucester in front of E... | Notes In his soliloquy, Edgar is presented as a model of patience and endurance in the face of adversity. He believes that he has suffered the worst that fate has in store for him and adopts a cheerful attitude for his circumstances. His optimism is quickly dashed, however, when the "blinded and bloody" Gloucester is l... | 121 | 275 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/15.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_18_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 2 | act 4, scene 2 | null | {"name": "Scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear31.asp", "summary": "Back at the castle, Oswald informs Goneril that her husband, Albany, is behaving strangely. Although earlier he had been too weak to restrain his wife's cruelty, now he ... | Scena Secunda.
Enter Gonerill, Bastard, and Steward.
Gon. Welcome my Lord. I meruell our mild husband
Not met vs on the way. Now, where's your Master?
Stew. Madam within, but neuer man so chang'd:
I told him of the Army that was Landed:
He smil'd at it. I told him you were comming,
His answer was, the worse. Of ... | 549 | Scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear31.asp | Back at the castle, Oswald informs Goneril that her husband, Albany, is behaving strangely. Although earlier he had been too weak to restrain his wife's cruelty, now he is condemning her and Edmund, looking forward to the King of France's arrival in Dover. Goneril is displeased and declares she will take over. She also... | Notes Previously in the play, Albany has been portrayed as a weak character, unable to stand up to the strength of his evil wife. In this scene, Albany emerges as a strong character, filled with moral courage to do what is right. First he argues with Goneril, accusing her of filial ingratitude and warning her that heav... | 283 | 280 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/16.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_19_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 3 | act 4, scene 3 | null | {"name": "Scene 3", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear32.asp", "summary": "At Dover, Kent learns from the Gentleman that the King of France has been called back to his own country, but French troops have arrived in England. The Gentleman also de... | Scena Tertia.
Enter with Drum and Colours, Cordelia, Gentlemen, and
Souldiours.
Cor. Alacke, 'tis he: why he was met euen now
As mad as the vext Sea, singing alowd.
Crown'd with ranke Fenitar, and furrow weeds,
With Hardokes, Hemlocke, Nettles, Cuckoo flowres,
Darnell, and all the idle weedes that grow
In our sust... | 210 | Scene 3 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear32.asp | At Dover, Kent learns from the Gentleman that the King of France has been called back to his own country, but French troops have arrived in England. The Gentleman also describes Cordelia's reactions to the letter Kent had written, telling of her father's miseries. Cordelia had wept upon reading about Lear's tragic plig... | Notes This short scene is often excluded from the production of the play, judged to be unimportant. It does, however, present several important pieces of information. The French troops have arrived in England, but Cordelia's husband, the King of France, has been called home; without adequate leadership, it seems likely... | 146 | 124 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/17.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_20_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 4 | act 4, scene 4 | null | {"name": "Scene 4", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear33.asp", "summary": "Cordelia hears that Lear is wandering about in a deranged state of mind and is very afraid that grief will kill him. She has sought the help of a doctor, who advises tha... | Scena Quarta.
Enter Regan, and Steward.
Reg. But are my Brothers Powres set forth?
Stew. I Madam
Reg. Himselfe in person there?
Stew. Madam with much ado:
Your Sister is the better Souldier
Reg. Lord Edmund spake not with your Lord at home?
Stew. No Madam
Reg. What might import my Sisters Letter ... | 340 | Scene 4 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear33.asp | Cordelia hears that Lear is wandering about in a deranged state of mind and is very afraid that grief will kill him. She has sought the help of a doctor, who advises that the King needs rest and herbs to help his health. She gives orders to her soldiers that they should look for Lear and bring him to her. A messenger e... | Notes Cordelia is portrayed is a model of spiritual beauty in her compassion for her tormented, old father. She has heard about his deranged state and worries that he may die from grief over his mistreatment at the hands of her sisters. She herself has totally forgiven Lear for rejecting her for her guileless nature. S... | 102 | 79 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/18.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_21_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 5 | act 4, scene 5 | null | {"name": "Scene 5", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear34.asp", "summary": "Goneril and Regan have become adversaries, both scheming to win Edmund's love. Goneril sends a letter to Edmund through her trusted servant, Oswald. Upon reaching Glouces... | Scena Quinta.
Enter Gloucester, and Edgar.
Glou. When shall I come to th' top of that same hill?
Edg. You do climbe vp it now. Look how we labor
Glou. Me thinkes the ground is eeuen
Edg. Horrible steepe.
Hearke, do you heare the Sea?
Glou. No truly
Edg. Why then your other Senses grow imperfect
By ... | 2,311 | Scene 5 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear34.asp | Goneril and Regan have become adversaries, both scheming to win Edmund's love. Goneril sends a letter to Edmund through her trusted servant, Oswald. Upon reaching Gloucester Castle, Oswald is met by Regan, who tries to persuade him to reveal the contents of Goneril's letter. When he refuses, their conversation turns to... | Notes It is not surprising that the two evil sisters have turned against one another, for neither knows the meaning of loyalty. Desperate to have the love of Edmund, Regan has planned the murder of her husband, Albany; his death will make her a widow and free her to marry Edmund. But according to Goneril, the two-faced... | 192 | 88 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/23.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_23_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 7 | act 4, scene 7 | null | {"name": "Scene 7", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear36.asp", "summary": "Cordelia is in her camp near Dover with Kent, a doctor, and others. Cordelia thanks Kent for all that he has done for her father. When Cordelia asks the doctor about the ... |
Scaena Septima.
Enter Cordelia, Kent, and Gentleman.
Cor. O thou good Kent,
How shall I liue and worke
To match thy goodnesse?
My life will be too short,
And euery measure faile me
Kent. To be acknowledg'd Madam is ore-pai'd,
All my reports go with the modest truth,
Nor more, nor clipt, but so
Cor. Be bett... | 684 | Scene 7 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear36.asp | Cordelia is in her camp near Dover with Kent, a doctor, and others. Cordelia thanks Kent for all that he has done for her father. When Cordelia asks the doctor about the condition of her father who has been brought to her, the doctor replies that the king is still asleep. A sleeping Lear is brought on the scene, and Co... | Notes In this scene, Cordelia and Lear are reunited with melodious tunes playing in the background. The music, representing harmony and peace, is meant to serve as a restorative power, suggesting that chaos can be replaced by order. Cordelia is a total contrast to her older two sisters. She reveres her father and asks ... | 262 | 125 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/19.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_24_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 1 | act 5, scene 1 | null | {"name": "Scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear37.asp", "summary": "The battle between England and France is about to begin. Regan has made Edmund the general of her forces. As the scene opens she speaks to Edmund about her love for him;... | Actus Quintus. Scena Prima.
Enter with Drumme and Colours, Edmund, Regan. Gentlemen, and
Souldiers.
Bast. Know of the Duke if his last purpose hold,
Or whether since he is aduis'd by ought
To change the course, he's full of alteration,
And selfereprouing, bring his constant pleasure
Reg. Our Sisters man is cer... | 504 | Scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear37.asp | The battle between England and France is about to begin. Regan has made Edmund the general of her forces. As the scene opens she speaks to Edmund about her love for him; but she also questions him about Goneril. Edmund denies any interest in her and professes undying love and loyalty to Regan. Regan still warns him abo... | Notes Albany, now a representative of good, clearly states that his only intention in battle is to repel the French invaders; his plan is to make sure that Lear and Cordelia are protected. Edmund is a sharp contrast to him. He shows himself to be an opportunistic, double- dealing manipulator, who encourages both Goneri... | 274 | 160 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/20.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_25_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 2 | act 5, scene 2 | null | {"name": "Scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear38.asp", "summary": "Edgar leads his father to a safe shelter and asks Gloucester to pray that the British will win. Edgar then leaves to go to battle. Cordelia, after making certain that Lea... | Scena Secunda.
Alarum within. Enter with Drumme and Colours, Lear, Cordelia,
and
Souldiers, ouer the Stage, and Exeunt. Enter Edgar, and Gloster.
Edg. Heere Father, take the shadow of this Tree
For your good hoast: pray that the right may thriue:
If euer I returne to you againe,
Ile bring you comfort
Glo. Grac... | 123 | Scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear38.asp | Edgar leads his father to a safe shelter and asks Gloucester to pray that the British will win. Edgar then leaves to go to battle. Cordelia, after making certain that Lear is safe, leads the French troops, who do not fair well in the fight. Edgar returns to Gloucester and announces that Cordelia's army has lost the bat... | Notes The blind Gloucester plunges into deep despair and again contemplates suicide as the British lose the battle and Lear and Cordelia are taken prisoners. Edgar talks to his father about gaining control over his emotions in the face of adversity and standing strong. He finally convinces his father to come away with ... | 103 | 57 |
2,266 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/21.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/King Lear/section_26_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 3 | act 5, scene 3 | null | {"name": "Scene 3", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear39.asp", "summary": "In this final scene, Edmund enters triumphantly, having captured Lear and Cordelia. He plans to have both of them put in prison. Lear, seeming somewhat sane again, reali... | Scena Tertia.
Enter in conquest with Drum and Colours, Edmund, Lear, and
Cordelia, as
prisoners, Souldiers, Captaine.
Bast. Some Officers take them away: good guard,
Vntill their greater pleasures first be knowne
That are to censure them
Cor. We are not the first,
Who with best meaning haue incurr'd the worst:... | 2,590 | Scene 3 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820035817/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmKingLear39.asp | In this final scene, Edmund enters triumphantly, having captured Lear and Cordelia. He plans to have both of them put in prison. Lear, seeming somewhat sane again, realizes the danger that threatens Cordelia and him, but he refuses to be unhappy with Cordelia at his side. She is not concerned about herself, but is grie... | Notes In this complex final act, all of the threads of the plot and subplot are brought together into a great series of tragic events. First, Gloucester dies, "twixt two extremes of passion, joy and grief." Although blinded, he had at least lived long enough to gain true vision and realize that Edgar was his champion. ... | 683 | 359 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/1.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_0_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 1 | act 1 scene 1 | null | {"name": "Act 1 Scene 1 ", "summary": "There is a conversation between the Earls of Kent and Gloucester where we learn that the King plans to divide his Kingdom amongst his three daughters, two of whom are married, and the youngest has two suitors, the Duke of Burgundy and the King of France. The Kingdom is expected to... | Actus Primus. Scoena Prima.
Enter Kent, Gloucester, and Edmond.
Kent. I thought the King had more affected the
Duke of Albany, then Cornwall
Glou. It did alwayes seeme so to vs: But
now in the diuision of the Kingdome, it appeares
not which of the Dukes hee valewes
most, for qualities are so weigh'd, that curi... | 2,437 | Act 1 Scene 1 | null | There is a conversation between the Earls of Kent and Gloucester where we learn that the King plans to divide his Kingdom amongst his three daughters, two of whom are married, and the youngest has two suitors, the Duke of Burgundy and the King of France. The Kingdom is expected to be divided according to the worth of K... | InterpretationMost of the primary characters of the play are introduced in this first scene. We are given information concerning the three players that make up the sub-plot, the Earl of Gloucester and his heir Edgar, and his illegitimate son Edmund. The initial conversation between Kent and Gloucester is somewhat bawdy... | 516 | 547 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/2.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_1_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 2 | act 1 scene 2 | null | {"name": "Act 1 Scene 2 ", "summary": "The action switches to the Earl of Gloucester's castle where Edmund delivers a soliloquy where he appeals to nature to help him undo the laws that inhibit his prospects. He sets in motion his plan to steal Edgar's inheritance and when his father enters, he pretends to be distraugh... | Scena Secunda.
Enter Bastard.
Bast. Thou Nature art my Goddesse, to thy Law
My seruices are bound, wherefore should I
Stand in the plague of custome, and permit
The curiosity of Nations, to depriue me?
For that I am some twelue, or fourteene Moonshines
Lag of a Brother? Why Bastard? Wherefore base?
When my Dimensi... | 1,395 | Act 1 Scene 2 | null | The action switches to the Earl of Gloucester's castle where Edmund delivers a soliloquy where he appeals to nature to help him undo the laws that inhibit his prospects. He sets in motion his plan to steal Edgar's inheritance and when his father enters, he pretends to be distraught over the contents of a letter he has ... | Interpretation As in so many of Shakespeare's plays, he uses a soliloquy in order to reveal to the audience the direction of the plot and the character of the orator. Edmund's soliloquy starts, "Thou, Nature, art my goddess; to thy law My services are bound. Wherefore should I Stand in the plague of custom, and permit ... | 176 | 438 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/3.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_2_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 3 | act 1 scene 3 | null | {"name": "Act 1 Scene 3", "summary": "Goneril asks her steward, Oswald, if it is true that her father struck him because he was ridiculing the King's Fool. Oswald confirms this, and the angry Goneril tells Oswald to be unhelpful when dealing with her father and his entourage. She indicates that if her father does not l... | Scena Tertia.
Enter Gonerill, and Steward.
Gon. Did my Father strike my Gentleman for chiding
of his Foole?
Ste. I Madam
Gon. By day and night, he wrongs me, euery howre
He flashes into one grosse crime, or other,
That sets vs all at ods: Ile not endure it;
His Knights grow riotous, and himselfe vpbraides vs... | 173 | Act 1 Scene 3 | null | Goneril asks her steward, Oswald, if it is true that her father struck him because he was ridiculing the King's Fool. Oswald confirms this, and the angry Goneril tells Oswald to be unhelpful when dealing with her father and his entourage. She indicates that if her father does not like this treatment, he should move and... | Interpretation There is an indication at the end of Scene.i that Goneril will not stand for any annoyance from her father, and this is now confirmed by her actions in this scene. It should be borne in mind that the stewards of great households were important people. They normally came from noble families and have much ... | 71 | 216 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/4.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_3_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 4 | act 1 scene 4 | null | {"name": "Act 1 Scene 4", "summary": "The Earl of Kent arrives at the palace in disguise and using the name Caius. He seeks a place in service for the King to whom he remains loyal. The King questions Kent and he is so impressed by his answers that he agrees to hire him. The King has a large entourage and they are alre... | Scena Quarta.
Enter Kent.
Kent. If but as will I other accents borrow,
That can my speech defuse, my good intent
May carry through it selfe to that full issue
For which I raiz'd my likenesse. Now banisht Kent,
If thou canst serue where thou dost stand condemn'd,
So may it come, thy Master whom thou lou'st,
Shall f... | 2,450 | Act 1 Scene 4 | null | The Earl of Kent arrives at the palace in disguise and using the name Caius. He seeks a place in service for the King to whom he remains loyal. The King questions Kent and he is so impressed by his answers that he agrees to hire him. The King has a large entourage and they are already beginning to annoy Goneril and her... | Interpretation The scene opens with Kent still trying to serve his King and protect him, and to do this he takes on a disguise so that he can obtain a position close to the King. The audience can clearly see that he is unselfishly concerned for the King's welfare. The King questions Kent whose answers are at first ambi... | 404 | 1,094 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/5.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_4_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 5 | act 1 scene 5 | null | {"name": "Act 1 Scene 5 ", "summary": "Kent is given orders to ride to Regan's home so that she can prepare for the King's arrival. The Fool endeavors to lift the burden that his master carries and tries to lighten his mood with rhymes. However, Lear is depressed and fears for his own sanity. The scene ends with the an... | Scena Quinta.
Enter Lear, Kent, Gentleman, and Foole.
Lear. Go you before to Gloster with these Letters;
acquaint my Daughter no further with any thing you
know, then comes from her demand out of the Letter,
if your Dilligence be not speedy, I shall be there afore
you
Kent. I will not sleepe my Lord, till I h... | 401 | Act 1 Scene 5 | null | Kent is given orders to ride to Regan's home so that she can prepare for the King's arrival. The Fool endeavors to lift the burden that his master carries and tries to lighten his mood with rhymes. However, Lear is depressed and fears for his own sanity. The scene ends with the announcement that preparations are ready ... | Interpretation This scene is only fifty-one lines long, but it is a masterpiece of dramatic literature. It requires the actors playing Lear and the Fool to be at their best. The challenge is to do justice to the lines provided for them by Shakespeare. The Fool says of Regan, "Shalt see, thy other daughter will use thee... | 60 | 381 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/6.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_5_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 2.scene 1 | act 2 scene 1 | null | {"name": "Act 2 Scene 1 ", "summary": "We learn that there is some public unrest in the locality, which concerns Edmund particularly as the Duke of Cornwall and his wife Regan will arrive at the castle shortly. Edmund is pleased about recent developments, as they will all contribute to his advancement. His half-brother... | Actus Secundus. Scena Prima.
Enter Bastard, and Curan, seuerally.
Bast. Saue thee Curan
Cur. And you Sir, I haue bin
With your Father, and giuen him notice
That the Duke of Cornwall, and Regan his Duchesse
Will be here with him this night
Bast. How comes that?
Cur. Nay I know not, you haue heard of the n... | 1,058 | Act 2 Scene 1 | null | We learn that there is some public unrest in the locality, which concerns Edmund particularly as the Duke of Cornwall and his wife Regan will arrive at the castle shortly. Edmund is pleased about recent developments, as they will all contribute to his advancement. His half-brother Edgar is in hiding and Edmund tells hi... | Interpretation At the very start of this scene there is an indication of growing chaos in the land due to its partition. However, Edmund sees this as an opportunity to improve his status. He also knows the whereabouts of Edgar and it is now time for him to play this card and dispose of his rival from the castle. We see... | 217 | 411 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/7.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_6_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 2.scene 2 | act 2 scene 2 | null | {"name": "Act 2 Scene 2", "summary": "Both Kent, in disguise, and Oswald have letters for Regan. The two argue and Kent draws his sword and beats Oswald with it. He is still angry at the steward's disrespectful attitude towards the King. The commotion attracts the attention of Edmund and the others and they come to mak... | Scena Secunda.
Enter Kent, and Steward seuerally.
Stew. Good dawning to thee Friend, art of this house?
Kent. I
Stew. Where may we set our horses?
Kent. I'th' myre
Stew. Prythee, if thou lou'st me, tell me
Kent. I loue thee not
Ste. Why then I care not for thee
Kent. If I had thee in Lipsbu... | 3,890 | Act 2 Scene 2 | null | Both Kent, in disguise, and Oswald have letters for Regan. The two argue and Kent draws his sword and beats Oswald with it. He is still angry at the steward's disrespectful attitude towards the King. The commotion attracts the attention of Edmund and the others and they come to make the peace. Regan quickly deduces tha... | Interpretation It is important to appreciate the significance of this event. Couriers were very important. They represented their masters and the fact that Kent is placed in the stocks is tantamount to King Lear being placed in the stocks. Although Lear is not aware of the situation at this stage, it represents the gre... | 131 | 378 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/8.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_9_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 1 | act 3 scene 1 | null | {"name": "Act 3 Scene 1 ", "summary": "The raging storm continues, and Kent meets a gentleman who tells him that King Lear wanders about with only his Fool as companion. Seeing that the gentleman is a trustworthy person, Kent tells him that there is a growing mistrust between the Dukes of Albany and Cornwall. The King ... | Actus Tertius. Scena Prima.
Storme still. Enter Kent, and a Gentleman, seuerally.
Kent. Who's there besides foule weather?
Gen. One minded like the weather, most vnquietly
Kent. I know you: Where's the King?
Gent. Contending with the fretfull Elements;
Bids the winde blow the Earth into the Sea,
Or swell t... | 289 | Act 3 Scene 1 | null | The raging storm continues, and Kent meets a gentleman who tells him that King Lear wanders about with only his Fool as companion. Seeing that the gentleman is a trustworthy person, Kent tells him that there is a growing mistrust between the Dukes of Albany and Cornwall. The King of France has learnt of the way in whic... | Interpretation Shakespeare uses a familiar device in the form of a storm to signify the growth of evil, and also to show that order is giving way to chaos. It also introduces an element of supernatural into the proceedings. The fact that we learn that the King of France is well acquainted with Lear's plight shows that ... | 125 | 311 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/9.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_10_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 2 | act 3 scene 2 | null | {"name": "Act 3 Scene 2", "summary": "We join a conversation between Lear and his Fool. We read, Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! Rage! Blow! You cataracts and hurricanoes, spout", "analysis": ""} | Scena Secunda.
Storme still. Enter Lear, and Foole.
Lear. Blow windes, & crack your cheeks; Rage, blow
You Cataracts, and Hyrricano's spout,
Till you haue drench'd our Steeples, drown the Cockes.
You Sulph'rous and Thought-executing Fires,
Vaunt-curriors of Oake-cleauing Thunder-bolts,
Sindge my white head. And th... | 657 | Act 3 Scene 2 | null | We join a conversation between Lear and his Fool. We read, Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! Rage! Blow! You cataracts and hurricanoes, spout | null | 24 | 1 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/22.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_11_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 3 | act 3 scene 3 | null | {"name": "Act 3 Scene 3", "summary": "Gloucester complains to his son Edmund about the offhand way he has been treated by Regan and Cornwall. They have ordered him not to assist King Lear, and Edmund agrees with his father that this is a strange request. Gloucester tells Edmund that he has a letter containing details o... |
Enter Gloster, and Edmund.
Glo. Alacke, alacke Edmund, I like not this vnnaturall
dealing; when I desired their leaue that I might pity him,
they tooke from me the vse of mine owne house, charg'd
me on paine of perpetuall displeasure, neither to speake
of him, entreat for him, or any way sustaine him
Bast. Most... | 214 | Act 3 Scene 3 | null | Gloucester complains to his son Edmund about the offhand way he has been treated by Regan and Cornwall. They have ordered him not to assist King Lear, and Edmund agrees with his father that this is a strange request. Gloucester tells Edmund that he has a letter containing details of a plan to put right the injustice su... | Interpretation Remember that Gloucester is elderly himself, like Lear, and has been slow to react to the crisis facing the Kingdom and Lear. Clearly he is basically a loyal and true servant of the King, and this is fully revealed in this scene. Unfortunately, he confides in his traitorous son Edmund, details of the pla... | 85 | 129 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/10.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_12_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 4 | act 3 scene 4 | null | {"name": "Act 3 Scene 4", "summary": "The Fool has entered the hovel, but the King still refuses to take shelter. The Fool rushes from the hovel saying that there is a spirit inside. Edgar emerges disguised as Poor Tom, and the King thinks he has found a kindred spirit, and to be like him he tears off his own clothing ... | Scena Quarta.
Enter Lear, Kent, and Foole.
Kent. Here is the place my Lord, good my Lord enter,
The tirrany of the open night's too rough
For Nature to endure.
Storme still
Lear. Let me alone
Kent. Good my Lord enter heere
Lear. Wilt breake my heart?
Kent. I had rather breake mine owne,
Good my Lord ... | 1,474 | Act 3 Scene 4 | null | The Fool has entered the hovel, but the King still refuses to take shelter. The Fool rushes from the hovel saying that there is a spirit inside. Edgar emerges disguised as Poor Tom, and the King thinks he has found a kindred spirit, and to be like him he tears off his own clothing so that he too can be unclad like Poor... | Interpretation Shakespeare uses this scene to add depth to Lear's mental disintegration. Not only has Lear been battling with the storm on the heath, he has also been fighting against the tempest inside his head. The storm signifies the chaos both inside and outside the King. The storm's fury parallels the anger that G... | 120 | 443 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/11.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_13_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 5 | act 3 scene 5 | null | {"name": "Act 3 Scene 5", "summary": "Edmund betrays his father to Cornwall and gains further favor from the Duke. Cornwall is now aware of the King of France's plans to aid King Lear, his wife's father. At the end of the scene, we note that Cornwall addresses Edmund as the Earl of Gloucester.", "analysis": "Interpreta... | Scena Quinta.
Enter Cornwall, and Edmund.
Corn. I will haue my reuenge, ere I depart his house
Bast. How my Lord, I may be censured, that Nature
thus giues way to Loyaltie, something feares mee to
thinke of
Cornw. I now perceiue, it was not altogether your
Brothers euill disposition made him seeke his deat... | 208 | Act 3 Scene 5 | null | Edmund betrays his father to Cornwall and gains further favor from the Duke. Cornwall is now aware of the King of France's plans to aid King Lear, his wife's father. At the end of the scene, we note that Cornwall addresses Edmund as the Earl of Gloucester. | Interpretation We now see that just as Lear was betrayed by his daughters, Gloucester has been betrayed by his son Edmund. It is also a betrayal of the traditional values and virtues, which will be replaced by chaos and the law of the jungle. Although both Edmund's and Cornwall's actions are despicable they still use e... | 47 | 79 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/12.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_14_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 6 | act 3 scene 6 | null | {"name": "Act 3 Scene 6 ", "summary": "Lear, Kent, Fool and Edgar enter the farmhouse and they await Gloucester bringing them provisions. The manic Lear seeks vengeance on his daughters for the evil offences they have committed against him. He decides to set up a mock trial so that he can bring charges against his daug... | Scena Sexta.
Enter Kent, and Gloucester.
Glou. Heere is better then the open ayre, take it thankfully:
I will peece out the comfort with what addition I
can: I will not be long from you.
Exit
Kent. All the powre of his wits, haue giuen way to his
impatience: the Gods reward your kindnesse.
Enter Lear, Edgar, a... | 457 | Act 3 Scene 6 | null | Lear, Kent, Fool and Edgar enter the farmhouse and they await Gloucester bringing them provisions. The manic Lear seeks vengeance on his daughters for the evil offences they have committed against him. He decides to set up a mock trial so that he can bring charges against his daughters, and he appoints the Fool and Edg... | Interpretation We also note some strange behavior from Edgar in this scene, who babbles on about wicked fiends. The whole scene is a perverse comedy. Lear sets up a court in order to try his daughters in their absence, although they are represented in the court by two stools. Lear intends that for the second time in th... | 146 | 561 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/13.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_15_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 7 | act 3 scene 7 | null | {"name": "Act 3 Scene 7 ", "summary": "The information Cornwall received from Edmund concerning the invasion by the French army is passed on to Goneril with the assumption that the Duke of Albany will command the English forces. Cornwall then orders that the traitor Gloucester is to be captured and Regan urges that he ... | Scena Septima.
Enter Cornwall, Regan, Gonerill, Bastard, and Seruants.
Corn. Poste speedily to my Lord your husband, shew
him this Letter, the Army of France is landed: seeke out
the Traitor Glouster
Reg. Hang him instantly
Gon. Plucke out his eyes
Corn. Leaue him to my displeasure. Edmond, keepe
you o... | 855 | Act 3 Scene 7 | null | The information Cornwall received from Edmund concerning the invasion by the French army is passed on to Goneril with the assumption that the Duke of Albany will command the English forces. Cornwall then orders that the traitor Gloucester is to be captured and Regan urges that he be hanged, but the crueler Goneril sugg... | Interpretation Arguably, this scene is one of the most appalling to be found in dramatic literature. Its impact may have been more severe had Shakespeare not prepared his audience well in advance. We have an inkling of what the various characters are capable of and they do not disappoint us. When Gloucester is asked wh... | 281 | 644 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/14.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_16_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 1 | act 4 scene 1 | null | {"name": "Act 4 Scene 1 ", "summary": "Just when Edgar thinks that matters cannot get any worse, he meets with his blind father, led by an old servant. Edgar dismisses Gloucester's guide, as he will be in danger if he is seen helping ‘a traitor'. Gloucester continues to lament his ill-judged treatment of Edgar who... | Actus Quartus. Scena Prima.
Enter Edgar.
Edg. Yet better thus, and knowne to be contemn'd,
Then still contemn'd and flatter'd, to be worst:
The lowest, and most deiected thing of Fortune,
Stands still in esperance, liues not in feare:
The lamentable change is from the best,
The worst returnes to laughter. Welcome ... | 634 | Act 4 Scene 1 | null | Just when Edgar thinks that matters cannot get any worse, he meets with his blind father, led by an old servant. Edgar dismisses Gloucester's guide, as he will be in danger if he is seen helping ‘a traitor'. Gloucester continues to lament his ill-judged treatment of Edgar who maintains his disguise and uses the vo... | Interpretation The scene opens with Edgar comforting himself that he has withstood all that fortune can throw at him, but this presumption is tested when Gloucester is led in by an old servant. We wonder at this stage why Edgar maintains his pretence and what Shakespeare's reasoning is for this. It is merely for dramat... | 97 | 270 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/15.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_17_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 2 | act 4 scene 2 | null | {"name": "Act 4 Scene 2", "summary": "The scene opens with Goneril and Edmund and they are joined by Oswald who has news that Albany is a changed man. The steward informs Goneril that Albany seems pleased at the impending invasion by France and showed disappointment that Edmund has replaced his father as Earl of Glouce... | Scena Secunda.
Enter Gonerill, Bastard, and Steward.
Gon. Welcome my Lord. I meruell our mild husband
Not met vs on the way. Now, where's your Master?
Stew. Madam within, but neuer man so chang'd:
I told him of the Army that was Landed:
He smil'd at it. I told him you were comming,
His answer was, the worse. Of ... | 549 | Act 4 Scene 2 | null | The scene opens with Goneril and Edmund and they are joined by Oswald who has news that Albany is a changed man. The steward informs Goneril that Albany seems pleased at the impending invasion by France and showed disappointment that Edmund has replaced his father as Earl of Gloucester. As a result, Goneril takes comma... | Interpretation There are the first indications in this scene that Albany does not wish to ally him with the other three evil characters. He is becoming more critical of his wife's behavior and welcomes the developments in Dover where the French army is expected. The evil Goneril recognizes similar traits in Edmund and ... | 197 | 351 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/16.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_18_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 3 | act 4 scene 3 | null | {"name": "Act 4 Scene 3 ", "summary": "Although the King of France commanded his forces when they arrived in Dover, he has left and his army is commanded by his Marshall. A gentleman describes to Kent Cordelia's reaction on receiving Kent's letter providing information concerning King Lear's status. Cordelia is appalle... | Scena Tertia.
Enter with Drum and Colours, Cordelia, Gentlemen, and
Souldiours.
Cor. Alacke, 'tis he: why he was met euen now
As mad as the vext Sea, singing alowd.
Crown'd with ranke Fenitar, and furrow weeds,
With Hardokes, Hemlocke, Nettles, Cuckoo flowres,
Darnell, and all the idle weedes that grow
In our sust... | 210 | Act 4 Scene 3 | null | Although the King of France commanded his forces when they arrived in Dover, he has left and his army is commanded by his Marshall. A gentleman describes to Kent Cordelia's reaction on receiving Kent's letter providing information concerning King Lear's status. Cordelia is appalled at the behavior of her two older sist... | Interpretation This scene is omitted from some versions of the play and may also have been amended. It was politically sensitive to have the King of France on English soil with an invading army, and so Shakespeare arranges for his return to France. Shakespeare also makes it clear that although technically the Marshall ... | 110 | 176 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/17.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_19_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 4 | act 4 scene 4 | null | {"name": "Act 4 Scene 4 ", "summary": "Cordelia learns from a messenger that her father is nearby. She now commands the armies of her husband and she waits to face the English army. She learns that her father is a weird sight dressed in weeds and flowers. She consults with her physician to ask whether her father can be... | Scena Quarta.
Enter Regan, and Steward.
Reg. But are my Brothers Powres set forth?
Stew. I Madam
Reg. Himselfe in person there?
Stew. Madam with much ado:
Your Sister is the better Souldier
Reg. Lord Edmund spake not with your Lord at home?
Stew. No Madam
Reg. What might import my Sisters Letter ... | 340 | Act 4 Scene 4 | null | Cordelia learns from a messenger that her father is nearby. She now commands the armies of her husband and she waits to face the English army. She learns that her father is a weird sight dressed in weeds and flowers. She consults with her physician to ask whether her father can be cured. He is confident that with care ... | Interpretation Cordelia describes her father as "mad as the vex’d sea, singing aloud;" She sends her troops to find him and bring him into her care. We hear that the King suffers from no ordinary madness, but a madness befitting a King, which not only invokes pity, but astonishment. The decking of oneself in flowe... | 65 | 155 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/18.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_20_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 5 | act 4 scene 5 | null | {"name": "Act 4 Scene 5", "summary": "Oswald advises Regan that the Duke of Albany has been persuaded to lead the English forces against the French army. He also carries a letter from Goneril to Edmund and Regan is more interested in the contents of the letter than the forthcoming battle. She commands Oswald to give he... | Scena Quinta.
Enter Gloucester, and Edgar.
Glou. When shall I come to th' top of that same hill?
Edg. You do climbe vp it now. Look how we labor
Glou. Me thinkes the ground is eeuen
Edg. Horrible steepe.
Hearke, do you heare the Sea?
Glou. No truly
Edg. Why then your other Senses grow imperfect
By ... | 2,311 | Act 4 Scene 5 | null | Oswald advises Regan that the Duke of Albany has been persuaded to lead the English forces against the French army. He also carries a letter from Goneril to Edmund and Regan is more interested in the contents of the letter than the forthcoming battle. She commands Oswald to give her the letter because she is aware that... | Interpretation Albany is persuaded to lead the armies, not because he wishes to support his wife and her sister, but because of his obligation to defend the Kingdom against foreign invaders. Oswald makes the comment that he considers Goneril probably a better soldier than her husband. Perhaps Albany is using this as a ... | 94 | 244 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/23.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_22_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 7 | act 4 scene 7 | null | {"name": "Act 4 Scene 7", "summary": "Kent reveals his true identity to Cordelia, who expresses her thanks to him for the assistance he has given to her father. Kent will continue to play the part of Caius as he has still work to do. Cordelia's physician advises that the King has slept long and when he is roused it wil... |
Scaena Septima.
Enter Cordelia, Kent, and Gentleman.
Cor. O thou good Kent,
How shall I liue and worke
To match thy goodnesse?
My life will be too short,
And euery measure faile me
Kent. To be acknowledg'd Madam is ore-pai'd,
All my reports go with the modest truth,
Nor more, nor clipt, but so
Cor. Be bett... | 684 | Act 4 Scene 7 | null | Kent reveals his true identity to Cordelia, who expresses her thanks to him for the assistance he has given to her father. Kent will continue to play the part of Caius as he has still work to do. Cordelia's physician advises that the King has slept long and when he is roused it will be to the tune of healing music. Lea... | Interpretation We are not clear why Kent intends to maintain his disguise, but he felt it necessary to reveal his true identity to Cordelia. We can guess that Kent views this time as the climax of his long years of service to the King and his country. Since the King's rescue, he has spent much of his time sleeping and ... | 171 | 257 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/19.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_23_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 1 | act 5 scene 1 | null | {"name": "Act 5 Scene 1 ", "summary": "Edmund and Regan have assembled their army, but they wonder whether Albany is resolute in his intention to fight against the French. They are also concerned about Oswald's disappearance and they feel sure he has met with disaster. Regan makes it clear that she lusts after Edmund, ... | Actus Quintus. Scena Prima.
Enter with Drumme and Colours, Edmund, Regan. Gentlemen, and
Souldiers.
Bast. Know of the Duke if his last purpose hold,
Or whether since he is aduis'd by ought
To change the course, he's full of alteration,
And selfereprouing, bring his constant pleasure
Reg. Our Sisters man is cer... | 504 | Act 5 Scene 1 | null | Edmund and Regan have assembled their army, but they wonder whether Albany is resolute in his intention to fight against the French. They are also concerned about Oswald's disappearance and they feel sure he has met with disaster. Regan makes it clear that she lusts after Edmund, but she is also consumed with jealousy ... | Interpretation This scene merely provides more information concerning the triangle between Edmund, Goneril and Regan. The two sisters' jealousy heightens and their competition over Edmund intensifies. Edgar provides Albany with the evidence of Goneril's plot to kill him in order that she may be totally free to form an ... | 195 | 473 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/20.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_24_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 2 | act 5 scene 2 | null | {"name": "Act 5 Scene 2 ", "summary": "Cordelia, Lear and their army move to engage with Edmund and Albany's army. Edgar and Gloucester hide nearby to await the outcome of the battle. Once Edgar has ensured that Gloucester is safe, he leaves to see how the battle progresses. He returns with bad news that Lear's forces ... | Scena Secunda.
Alarum within. Enter with Drumme and Colours, Lear, Cordelia,
and
Souldiers, ouer the Stage, and Exeunt. Enter Edgar, and Gloster.
Edg. Heere Father, take the shadow of this Tree
For your good hoast: pray that the right may thriue:
If euer I returne to you againe,
Ile bring you comfort
Glo. Grac... | 123 | Act 5 Scene 2 | null | Cordelia, Lear and their army move to engage with Edmund and Albany's army. Edgar and Gloucester hide nearby to await the outcome of the battle. Once Edgar has ensured that Gloucester is safe, he leaves to see how the battle progresses. He returns with bad news that Lear's forces have lost and he and Cordelia have been... | Interpretation Shakespeare snatches away from the audience their hope that Lear's suffering has been ended. The hopes raised in Act IV Scene.vii are now dashed. This comfortless epic fascinates the audience because they can feel the power of the tragedy that Lear has to endure, like the biblical Job. | 59 | 49 |
2,266 | false | bookwolf | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/21.txt | finished_summaries/bookwolf/King Lear/section_25_part_0.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 3 | act 5 scene 3 | null | {"name": "Act 5 Scene 3", "summary": "Lear and Cordelia are led in as prisoners. Edmund is their jailor. They are led away to prison and Edmund gives the officer in charge his orders that are to be followed immediately. Edmund is joined by Albany, Goneril and Regan. Albany demands that Lear and Cordelia be put into his... | Scena Tertia.
Enter in conquest with Drum and Colours, Edmund, Lear, and
Cordelia, as
prisoners, Souldiers, Captaine.
Bast. Some Officers take them away: good guard,
Vntill their greater pleasures first be knowne
That are to censure them
Cor. We are not the first,
Who with best meaning haue incurr'd the worst:... | 2,590 | Act 5 Scene 3 | null | Lear and Cordelia are led in as prisoners. Edmund is their jailor. They are led away to prison and Edmund gives the officer in charge his orders that are to be followed immediately. Edmund is joined by Albany, Goneril and Regan. Albany demands that Lear and Cordelia be put into his custody, but Edmund refuses. Albany t... | Interpretation The final scene brings both plots in the play to their conclusion. Lear and Cordelia are prisoners of the evil Edmund. As they are led away to the cells, Edmund passes orders to the jailor that they are to be executed. Lear's only wish is to be with his daughter. What the evil Edmund orders the officer t... | 289 | 615 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/1.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_0_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 1 | act 1, scene 1 | null | {"name": "act 1, Scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/novel-summary", "summary": "King Lear in his old age decides it is time to divide up his kingdom among his daughters. In order to decide how much each girl and her husband gets, he makes them each publicly... | Actus Primus. Scoena Prima.
Enter Kent, Gloucester, and Edmond.
Kent. I thought the King had more affected the
Duke of Albany, then Cornwall
Glou. It did alwayes seeme so to vs: But
now in the diuision of the Kingdome, it appeares
not which of the Dukes hee valewes
most, for qualities are so weigh'd, that curi... | 2,437 | act 1, Scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/novel-summary | King Lear in his old age decides it is time to divide up his kingdom among his daughters. In order to decide how much each girl and her husband gets, he makes them each publicly declare their love. The oldest daughter Goneril has no problem doing this, nor does his middle daughter Regan. His youngest and favorite daugh... | null | 177 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/2.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_0_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 2 | act 1, scene 2 | null | {"name": "act 1, Scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/novel-summary", "summary": "Edmund, the bastard son of Gloucester, comes up with a plan to usurp his brother and gain his father's land and money. His father comes to him, and he quickly hides a forged let... | Scena Secunda.
Enter Bastard.
Bast. Thou Nature art my Goddesse, to thy Law
My seruices are bound, wherefore should I
Stand in the plague of custome, and permit
The curiosity of Nations, to depriue me?
For that I am some twelue, or fourteene Moonshines
Lag of a Brother? Why Bastard? Wherefore base?
When my Dimensi... | 1,395 | act 1, Scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/novel-summary | Edmund, the bastard son of Gloucester, comes up with a plan to usurp his brother and gain his father's land and money. His father comes to him, and he quickly hides a forged letter from his brother, Edgar. Because of his strange behavior, his father asks to see the letter. He is disgusted by the treacherous content of ... | null | 120 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/5.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_2_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 1.scene 5 | act 1, scene 5 | null | {"name": "act 1, Scene 5", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act1-scene5-act2-scene1", "summary": "Lear sends Kent, still in disguise, ahead to his daughter Regan's house so she can prepare for his arrival. While he is gone, the Fool who is traveling with ... | Scena Quinta.
Enter Lear, Kent, Gentleman, and Foole.
Lear. Go you before to Gloster with these Letters;
acquaint my Daughter no further with any thing you
know, then comes from her demand out of the Letter,
if your Dilligence be not speedy, I shall be there afore
you
Kent. I will not sleepe my Lord, till I h... | 401 | act 1, Scene 5 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act1-scene5-act2-scene1 | Lear sends Kent, still in disguise, ahead to his daughter Regan's house so she can prepare for his arrival. While he is gone, the Fool who is traveling with them tells the former King that he could easily be the fool. When the king asks why, the fool tells him it is because he gave away his land too soon, and made hims... | null | 68 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/6.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_2_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 2.scene 1 | act 2, scene 1 | null | {"name": "Act 2, Scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act1-scene5-act2-scene1", "summary": "Edmund hears that the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are coming to his father's house. He decides it is time to put his plan fully into effect. He tells his br... | Actus Secundus. Scena Prima.
Enter Bastard, and Curan, seuerally.
Bast. Saue thee Curan
Cur. And you Sir, I haue bin
With your Father, and giuen him notice
That the Duke of Cornwall, and Regan his Duchesse
Will be here with him this night
Bast. How comes that?
Cur. Nay I know not, you haue heard of the n... | 1,058 | Act 2, Scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act1-scene5-act2-scene1 | Edmund hears that the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are coming to his father's house. He decides it is time to put his plan fully into effect. He tells his brother that more evidence has come up against him. When his father comes, he makes him draw his sword. At Edmunds behest, Edgar flees making him look like a traitor... | null | 163 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/7.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_3_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 2.scene 2 | act 2, scene 2 | null | {"name": "act 2, Scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act2-scene2-act2-scene3", "summary": "Kent and Oswald, messengers from Lear and Goneril, meet in the courtyard of Gloucester. Kent recognizes the steward and starts to berate him and challenges h... | Scena Secunda.
Enter Kent, and Steward seuerally.
Stew. Good dawning to thee Friend, art of this house?
Kent. I
Stew. Where may we set our horses?
Kent. I'th' myre
Stew. Prythee, if thou lou'st me, tell me
Kent. I loue thee not
Ste. Why then I care not for thee
Kent. If I had thee in Lipsbu... | 3,890 | act 2, Scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act2-scene2-act2-scene3 | Kent and Oswald, messengers from Lear and Goneril, meet in the courtyard of Gloucester. Kent recognizes the steward and starts to berate him and challenges him to a fight because of his purpose against the king. Oswald refuses the fight, but Kent begins to beat him anyway. Gloucester, Regan, the Duke of Cornwall, and E... | null | 105 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/9.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_5_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 2 | act 3, scene 2 | null | {"name": "act 3, Scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene2-act3-scene3", "summary": "Lear and the Fool are caught out in the storm. The Fool begs him to go back to his daughters to seek shelter, but he refuses. Kent finds them and tells them ... | Scena Secunda.
Storme still. Enter Lear, and Foole.
Lear. Blow windes, & crack your cheeks; Rage, blow
You Cataracts, and Hyrricano's spout,
Till you haue drench'd our Steeples, drown the Cockes.
You Sulph'rous and Thought-executing Fires,
Vaunt-curriors of Oake-cleauing Thunder-bolts,
Sindge my white head. And th... | 657 | act 3, Scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene2-act3-scene3 | Lear and the Fool are caught out in the storm. The Fool begs him to go back to his daughters to seek shelter, but he refuses. Kent finds them and tells them that he has found a hovel in which they can take shelter. He leads them there to stay throughout the storm | null | 53 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/22.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_5_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 3 | act 3, scene 3 | null | {"name": "act 3, Scene 3", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene2-act3-scene3", "summary": "Gloucester does not like the way the duke and duchesses are treating their father. He tells Edmund of a letter he received about the division happening betwe... |
Enter Gloster, and Edmund.
Glo. Alacke, alacke Edmund, I like not this vnnaturall
dealing; when I desired their leaue that I might pity him,
they tooke from me the vse of mine owne house, charg'd
me on paine of perpetuall displeasure, neither to speake
of him, entreat for him, or any way sustaine him
Bast. Most... | 214 | act 3, Scene 3 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene2-act3-scene3 | Gloucester does not like the way the duke and duchesses are treating their father. He tells Edmund of a letter he received about the division happening between the dukes and the French involvement. Gloucester decides to go to the ex-kings aid, and Edmund decides to capitalize on his father's decision. With instructions... | null | 73 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/10.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_6_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 4 | act 3, scene 4 | null | {"name": "act 3, Scene 4", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene4-act3-scene5", "summary": "Lear and his men reach the hovel, and he mourns that his daughters have betrayed him. When they enter the hovel, they find Edgar disguised as a madman. When ... | Scena Quarta.
Enter Lear, Kent, and Foole.
Kent. Here is the place my Lord, good my Lord enter,
The tirrany of the open night's too rough
For Nature to endure.
Storme still
Lear. Let me alone
Kent. Good my Lord enter heere
Lear. Wilt breake my heart?
Kent. I had rather breake mine owne,
Good my Lord ... | 1,474 | act 3, Scene 4 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene4-act3-scene5 | Lear and his men reach the hovel, and he mourns that his daughters have betrayed him. When they enter the hovel, they find Edgar disguised as a madman. When the madman speaks, Lear wonders if it was the man's daughters that drove him mad. He laments on how daughters are the roots of the evils in his life. The men begin... | null | 164 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/11.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_6_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 5 | act 3, scene 5 | null | {"name": "act 3, Scene 5", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene4-act3-scene5", "summary": "Edmund gives Cornwall the incriminating letter from the French and he is very angry. For the bastard's loyalty, Cornwall makes him the Earl of Gloucester, an... | Scena Quinta.
Enter Cornwall, and Edmund.
Corn. I will haue my reuenge, ere I depart his house
Bast. How my Lord, I may be censured, that Nature
thus giues way to Loyaltie, something feares mee to
thinke of
Cornw. I now perceiue, it was not altogether your
Brothers euill disposition made him seeke his deat... | 208 | act 3, Scene 5 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene4-act3-scene5 | Edmund gives Cornwall the incriminating letter from the French and he is very angry. For the bastard's loyalty, Cornwall makes him the Earl of Gloucester, and his father an outlaw. Cornwall tells Edmund that he must accompany him to see Regan | null | 41 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/12.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_7_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 6 | act 3, scene 6 | null | {"name": "act 3, Scene 6", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene6-act3-scene7", "summary": "When the men in the storm arrive at the house that Gloucester has prepared for them, the king decides to put his daughters to a mock trial. Kent urges him to... | Scena Sexta.
Enter Kent, and Gloucester.
Glou. Heere is better then the open ayre, take it thankfully:
I will peece out the comfort with what addition I
can: I will not be long from you.
Exit
Kent. All the powre of his wits, haue giuen way to his
impatience: the Gods reward your kindnesse.
Enter Lear, Edgar, a... | 457 | act 3, Scene 6 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene6-act3-scene7 | When the men in the storm arrive at the house that Gloucester has prepared for them, the king decides to put his daughters to a mock trial. Kent urges him to sleep, but in his madness he can only think about punishing his children. Gloucester has left them to go back to his castle, but promises to be back soon. When th... | null | 105 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/13.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_7_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 3.scene 7 | act 3, scene 7 | null | {"name": "act 3, Scene 7", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene6-act3-scene7", "summary": "Cornwall gives a copy of the incriminating French letter to Goneril and instructs her to take it to her husband, the Duke of Albany. He sends men to find the... | Scena Septima.
Enter Cornwall, Regan, Gonerill, Bastard, and Seruants.
Corn. Poste speedily to my Lord your husband, shew
him this Letter, the Army of France is landed: seeke out
the Traitor Glouster
Reg. Hang him instantly
Gon. Plucke out his eyes
Corn. Leaue him to my displeasure. Edmond, keepe
you o... | 855 | act 3, Scene 7 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act3-scene6-act3-scene7 | Cornwall gives a copy of the incriminating French letter to Goneril and instructs her to take it to her husband, the Duke of Albany. He sends men to find the traitor Duke of Gloucester and sends Edmund with Goneril so he will not have to witness his father's demise. Word comes in that the king is being taken to Dover t... | null | 159 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/14.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_8_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 1 | act 4, scene 1 | null | {"name": "act 4, Scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene1-act4-scene2", "summary": "Gloucester is brought out of the castle by an old man who is a tenant of his. While on the road they run into Edgar disguised still as the beggar. Edgar hear... | Actus Quartus. Scena Prima.
Enter Edgar.
Edg. Yet better thus, and knowne to be contemn'd,
Then still contemn'd and flatter'd, to be worst:
The lowest, and most deiected thing of Fortune,
Stands still in esperance, liues not in feare:
The lamentable change is from the best,
The worst returnes to laughter. Welcome ... | 634 | act 4, Scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene1-act4-scene2 | Gloucester is brought out of the castle by an old man who is a tenant of his. While on the road they run into Edgar disguised still as the beggar. Edgar hears his father's laments about how he wronged his rightful son. Gloucester tells the old man to let him go with Edgar to Dover, and Edgar agrees happily to take him.... | null | 77 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/15.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_8_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 2 | act 4, scene 2 | null | {"name": "act 4, Scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene1-act4-scene2", "summary": "When Goneril and Edmund return to Goneril's castle, they are met by Oswald and informed of the Duke of Albany's position on the French landing, and the happe... | Scena Secunda.
Enter Gonerill, Bastard, and Steward.
Gon. Welcome my Lord. I meruell our mild husband
Not met vs on the way. Now, where's your Master?
Stew. Madam within, but neuer man so chang'd:
I told him of the Army that was Landed:
He smil'd at it. I told him you were comming,
His answer was, the worse. Of ... | 549 | act 4, Scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene1-act4-scene2 | When Goneril and Edmund return to Goneril's castle, they are met by Oswald and informed of the Duke of Albany's position on the French landing, and the happenings at Gloucester. Goneril, realizing that her husband feels opposite than she, sends Edmund back to her brother in law. When Albany sees his wife he berates her... | null | 130 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/16.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_9_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 3 | act 4, scene 3 | null | {"name": "act 4, Scene 3", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene3-act4-scene4", "summary": "Kent and the Gentleman meet in Dover to exchange news. The Gentleman tells Kent that the King of France is not present, but leaves his army to the Marshal an... | Scena Tertia.
Enter with Drum and Colours, Cordelia, Gentlemen, and
Souldiours.
Cor. Alacke, 'tis he: why he was met euen now
As mad as the vext Sea, singing alowd.
Crown'd with ranke Fenitar, and furrow weeds,
With Hardokes, Hemlocke, Nettles, Cuckoo flowres,
Darnell, and all the idle weedes that grow
In our sust... | 210 | act 4, Scene 3 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene3-act4-scene4 | Kent and the Gentleman meet in Dover to exchange news. The Gentleman tells Kent that the King of France is not present, but leaves his army to the Marshal and his wife. He also tells him of Cordelia's reaction to her sister's treatment of her father. She is devastated for him, and angry at the things they inflicted upo... | null | 103 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/17.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_9_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 4 | act 4, scene 4 | null | {"name": "act 4, Scene 4", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene3-act4-scene4", "summary": "Cordelia speaks with the doctor in her camp and sends out men to find her father. A messenger brings her news of the British forces advancing upon them, and ... | Scena Quarta.
Enter Regan, and Steward.
Reg. But are my Brothers Powres set forth?
Stew. I Madam
Reg. Himselfe in person there?
Stew. Madam with much ado:
Your Sister is the better Souldier
Reg. Lord Edmund spake not with your Lord at home?
Stew. No Madam
Reg. What might import my Sisters Letter ... | 340 | act 4, Scene 4 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene3-act4-scene4 | Cordelia speaks with the doctor in her camp and sends out men to find her father. A messenger brings her news of the British forces advancing upon them, and she says that they are prepared for them | null | 37 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/18.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_10_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 5 | act 4, scene 5 | null | {"name": "act 4, Scene 5", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene5-act4-scene6", "summary": "Oswald carries a message back to Regan from Goneril and Regan finds out that she has also sent a message to Edmund. Regan, now that her husband is dead, deci... | Scena Quinta.
Enter Gloucester, and Edgar.
Glou. When shall I come to th' top of that same hill?
Edg. You do climbe vp it now. Look how we labor
Glou. Me thinkes the ground is eeuen
Edg. Horrible steepe.
Hearke, do you heare the Sea?
Glou. No truly
Edg. Why then your other Senses grow imperfect
By ... | 2,311 | act 4, Scene 5 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene5-act4-scene6 | Oswald carries a message back to Regan from Goneril and Regan finds out that she has also sent a message to Edmund. Regan, now that her husband is dead, decides that she should marry Edmund. Thinking that her sister also has affection for him and not for her husband, she wants to win him before Goneril can get him. She... | null | 74 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/23.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_11_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 4.scene 7 | act 4, scene 7 | null | {"name": "act 4, Scene 7", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene7-act5-scene1", "summary": "Back in the French camp, Cordelia recognizes Kent, but he asks her to keep his identity a secret still. She agrees, and tells the doctor it is ok if he wakes... |
Scaena Septima.
Enter Cordelia, Kent, and Gentleman.
Cor. O thou good Kent,
How shall I liue and worke
To match thy goodnesse?
My life will be too short,
And euery measure faile me
Kent. To be acknowledg'd Madam is ore-pai'd,
All my reports go with the modest truth,
Nor more, nor clipt, but so
Cor. Be bett... | 684 | act 4, Scene 7 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene7-act5-scene1 | Back in the French camp, Cordelia recognizes Kent, but he asks her to keep his identity a secret still. She agrees, and tells the doctor it is ok if he wakes her father who has been sleeping in their care. He awakens, and at first thinks he is dead. He then recognizes Cordelia, but thinks that she will do him harm beca... | null | 114 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/19.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_11_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 1 | act 5, scene 1 | null | {"name": "Act 5, Scene 1", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene7-act5-scene1", "summary": "Edmund and Regan are speaking, and Regan asks Edmund if he loves Goneril. He answers that he does, and Regan is disappointed. The Duke of Albany and Edmund d... | Actus Quintus. Scena Prima.
Enter with Drumme and Colours, Edmund, Regan. Gentlemen, and
Souldiers.
Bast. Know of the Duke if his last purpose hold,
Or whether since he is aduis'd by ought
To change the course, he's full of alteration,
And selfereprouing, bring his constant pleasure
Reg. Our Sisters man is cer... | 504 | Act 5, Scene 1 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act4-scene7-act5-scene1 | Edmund and Regan are speaking, and Regan asks Edmund if he loves Goneril. He answers that he does, and Regan is disappointed. The Duke of Albany and Edmund decide to join forces against the invading French army when Edgar comes to them dressed in his disguise and gives a paper to Albany. Edmund enters and gives another... | null | 100 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/20.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_12_part_1.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 2 | act 5, scene 2 | null | {"name": "act 5, Scene 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act5-scene2-act5-scene3", "summary": "Edgar drags his father along and tells him that the French army has been defeated, and Cordelia and Lear wear captured", "analysis": ""} | Scena Secunda.
Alarum within. Enter with Drumme and Colours, Lear, Cordelia,
and
Souldiers, ouer the Stage, and Exeunt. Enter Edgar, and Gloster.
Edg. Heere Father, take the shadow of this Tree
For your good hoast: pray that the right may thriue:
If euer I returne to you againe,
Ile bring you comfort
Glo. Grac... | 123 | act 5, Scene 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act5-scene2-act5-scene3 | Edgar drags his father along and tells him that the French army has been defeated, and Cordelia and Lear wear captured | null | 21 | 1 |
2,266 | false | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2266-chapters/21.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/King Lear/section_12_part_2.txt | King Lear.act 5.scene 3 | act 5, scene 3 | null | {"name": "act 5, Scene 3", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act5-scene2-act5-scene3", "summary": "Cordelia and Lear are sent to prison but plan happy ways to spend their time there. Edmund tells his captain as he's taking them that they are to be assassin... | Scena Tertia.
Enter in conquest with Drum and Colours, Edmund, Lear, and
Cordelia, as
prisoners, Souldiers, Captaine.
Bast. Some Officers take them away: good guard,
Vntill their greater pleasures first be knowne
That are to censure them
Cor. We are not the first,
Who with best meaning haue incurr'd the worst:... | 2,590 | act 5, Scene 3 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201205114447/https://www.novelguide.com/king-lear/summaries/act5-scene2-act5-scene3 | Cordelia and Lear are sent to prison but plan happy ways to spend their time there. Edmund tells his captain as he's taking them that they are to be assassinated. Albany enters to discuss the conditions of the prisoners, and Edmund tells him they will discuss it later. The women then get in a fight over Edmund, and Alb... | null | 238 | 1 |
2,662 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/01.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_0_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part i.chapter i | chapter i | null | {"name": "Chapter I", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820032827/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmGreenwood12.asp", "summary": "The book begins on a cold and starry Christmas Eve in Mellstock. Dick Dewy, an ordinary looking young man, is singing on his way home through the woods. Five other vil... |
To dwellers in a wood almost every species of tree has its voice as well
as its feature. At the passing of the breeze the fir-trees sob and moan
no less distinctly than they rock; the holly whistles as it battles with
itself; the ash hisses amid its quiverings; the beech rustles while its
flat boughs rise and fall. ... | 1,020 | Chapter I | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820032827/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmGreenwood12.asp | The book begins on a cold and starry Christmas Eve in Mellstock. Dick Dewy, an ordinary looking young man, is singing on his way home through the woods. Five other villagers, also traveling towards the Dewy house, join Dick, including Michael Mail , Robert Penny , Elias Spinks , Joseph Bowman , and Thomas Leaf . Dick t... | Notes This first chapter is largely introductory. Hardy begins his description of the lovely Mellstock landscape in the very first paragraph of the novel. He also establishes the harmonious co- existence of the villagers with one another and with nature. In fact, the song that Dick Dewy is singing recalls the kinship b... | 122 | 185 |
2,662 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/02.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_1_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part i.chapter ii | chapter ii | null | {"name": "Chapter II", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820032827/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmGreenwood13.asp", "summary": "The Dewy's house, a low-roofed cottage, has three chimneys and a thatched roof. The walls of the house are covered with creeping plants, and the door appears to be wo... |
It was a long low cottage with a hipped roof of thatch, having dormer
windows breaking up into the eaves, a chimney standing in the middle of
the ridge and another at each end. The window-shutters were not yet
closed, and the fire- and candle-light within radiated forth upon the
thick bushes of box and laurestinus g... | 2,125 | Chapter II | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820032827/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmGreenwood13.asp | The Dewy's house, a low-roofed cottage, has three chimneys and a thatched roof. The walls of the house are covered with creeping plants, and the door appears to be worn out from the coming and going of many people. A little away from the cottage is a building from which comes the sound of woodcutting. The sound of hors... | Notes In this chapter, traditional rustic hospitality and family life are introduced. The Dewy home is warmly described in careful detail. Even though the Dewys are not wealthy, they are a close family unit. They have put up a Christmas tree in the big room of their picturesque cottage and have gathered around it, anxi... | 300 | 207 |
2,662 | false | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/03.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_2_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part i.chapter iii | chapter iii | null | {"name": "Chapter III", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820032827/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmGreenwood14.asp", "summary": "Even though Grandfather William is seventy, he is still very active although sometimes weak-minded. His bright face would remind a gardener of the \"sunny side of a ... |
William Dewy--otherwise grandfather William--was now about seventy; yet
an ardent vitality still preserved a warm and roughened bloom upon his
face, which reminded gardeners of the sunny side of a ripe
ribstone-pippin; though a narrow strip of forehead, that was protected
from the weather by lying above the line of h... | 1,971 | Chapter III | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820032827/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmGreenwood14.asp | Even though Grandfather William is seventy, he is still very active although sometimes weak-minded. His bright face would remind a gardener of the "sunny side of a ripe ribstone - pippin." William, a religious man, is also very good-hearted. When he joins the party, he wishes everyone a merry Christmas and throws an ar... | Notes In this chapter the Mellstock rustics are brought to life through their conversation and the stories that they tell. They perform an almost choric function as they give information on various characters and events. Penny's discussion on boot making and his digression on John Woodward's brother are very interestin... | 307 | 127 |
2,662 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/part_1_chapters_1_to_6.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_0_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part 1.chapters 1-6 | part 1 chapter 1 - 6 | null | {"name": "Part One Chapter 1 to 6", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part1-chapter1-6", "summary": "'Mellstock-lane', Chapter Two 'The Tranter's and Chapter Three 'The Assembled Choir' The novel begins with the following sentence: 'To dwell... |
To dwellers in a wood almost every species of tree has its voice as well
as its feature. At the passing of the breeze the fir-trees sob and moan
no less distinctly than they rock; the holly whistles as it battles with
itself; the ash hisses amid its quiverings; the beech rustles while its
flat boughs rise and fall. ... | 10,789 | Part One Chapter 1 to 6 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part1-chapter1-6 | 'Mellstock-lane', Chapter Two 'The Tranter's and Chapter Three 'The Assembled Choir' The novel begins with the following sentence: 'To dwellers in a wood, almost every species of tree has its voice as well as its feature'. This reference to individuality is continued as the narrative focuses on a man passing a plantati... | 'Mellstock-lane', Chapter Two ' The Tranter's and Chapter Three 'The Assembled Choir' These first few chapters set the scene and lay out the landscape of the novel. The rural backdrop is seen to be inhabited by these men who form a choir and they are introduced to the readers as they prepare to sing carols to those who... | 526 | 1,119 |
2,662 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/part_2_chapters_1_to_5.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_1_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part 2.chapters 1-5 | part 2 chapter 1 - 5 | null | {"name": "Part Two Chapter 1 to 5", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part2-chapter1-5", "summary": "'Passing By the School', Chapter Two 'A Meeting of the Choir' and Chapter Three 'A Turn in the Discussion' As spring advances, Dick often wa... |
It followed that, as the spring advanced, Dick walked abroad much more
frequently than had hitherto been usual with him, and was continually
finding that his nearest way to or from home lay by the road which
skirted the garden of the school. The first-fruits of his perseverance
were that, on turning the angle on the... | 7,335 | Part Two Chapter 1 to 5 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part2-chapter1-5 | 'Passing By the School', Chapter Two 'A Meeting of the Choir' and Chapter Three 'A Turn in the Discussion' As spring advances, Dick often walks near the school on his way to or from home. The nineteenth time of doing this he sees her at her window and receives a friendly greeting. At other times, he is rewarded with 'a... | ' Passing By the School', Chapter Two 'A Meeting of the Choir' and Chapter Three 'A Turn in the Discussion' The earlier references to change and the fear of replacement are emphasized at this point as it transpires that Fancy is to play the organ in church and will replace the choir. The older tradition is set to be re... | 477 | 718 |
2,662 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/part_2_chapters_6_to_8.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_2_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part 2.chapters 6-8 | part 2 chapter 6 - 8 | null | {"name": "Part Two Chapter 6 to 8", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part2-chapter6-8", "summary": "'Yalbury Wood and the Keeper's House', Chapter Seven 'Dick Makes Himself Useful' and Chapter Eight 'Dick Meets His Father' The chapter begin... |
A mood of blitheness rarely experienced even by young men was Dick's on
the following Monday morning. It was the week after the Easter holidays,
and he was journeying along with Smart the mare and the light
spring-cart, watching the damp slopes of the hill-sides as they streamed
in the warmth of the sun, which at th... | 6,590 | Part Two Chapter 6 to 8 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part2-chapter6-8 | 'Yalbury Wood and the Keeper's House', Chapter Seven 'Dick Makes Himself Useful' and Chapter Eight 'Dick Meets His Father' The chapter begins with Dick going to pick up Fancy from her father's home in Yalbury Wood in order to take her and some household goods to Mellstock. Reuben has not told his son about what he thin... | 'Yalbury Wood and the Keeper's House', Chapter Seven ' Dick Makes Himself Useful' and Chapter Eight 'Dick Meets His Father' The relationships between the sexes is given more airing as Dick attempts to get closer to Fancy and Geoffrey refers to wives as a 'provoking class of society'. Such misunderstandings between men ... | 683 | 130 |
2,662 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/part_3_chapters_1_to_4.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_3_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part 3.chapters 1-4 | part 3 chapter 1 - 4 | null | {"name": "Part Three Chapter 1 to 4", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part3-chapter1-4", "summary": "'Driving Out of Budmouth', Chapter Two 'Farther Along the Road', Chapter Three 'A Confession' and Chapter Four 'An Arrangement' Dick sees ... |
An easy bend of neck and graceful set of head; full and wavy bundles of
dark-brown hair; light fall of little feet; pretty devices on the skirt
of the dress; clear deep eyes; in short, a bunch of sweets: it was Fancy!
Dick's heart went round to her with a rush.
The scene was the corner of Mary Street in Budmouth-Reg... | 5,559 | Part Three Chapter 1 to 4 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part3-chapter1-4 | 'Driving Out of Budmouth', Chapter Two 'Farther Along the Road', Chapter Three 'A Confession' and Chapter Four 'An Arrangement' Dick sees Fancy as he drives along the main street in Budmouth. He tells her he will give her a lift to Mellstock and when she does not answer he climbs down and helps her up. They are both em... | 'Driving Out of Budmouth', Chapter Two ' Farther Along the Road', Chapter Three 'A Confession' and Chapter Four 'An Arrangement' The love story between Fancy and Dick is given a boost in these chapters as Dick proposes and Fancy attempts to make him jealous after going to a party without her and dancing with another wo... | 1,010 | 144 |
2,662 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/part_4_chapters_1_to_2.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_4_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part 4.chapters 1-2 | part 4 chapter 1 - 2 | null | {"name": "Part Four Chapter 1 to 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part4-chapter1-2", "summary": "'Going Nutting' and Chapter Two 'Honey-Taking, and Afterwards' Dick visits Fancy on the Friday before their arranged visit to her father an... |
Dick, dressed in his 'second-best' suit, burst into Fancy's sitting-room
with a glow of pleasure on his face.
It was two o'clock on Friday, the day before her contemplated visit to
her father, and for some reason connected with cleaning the school the
children had been given this Friday afternoon for pastime, in add... | 4,833 | Part Four Chapter 1 to 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part4-chapter1-2 | 'Going Nutting' and Chapter Two 'Honey-Taking, and Afterwards' Dick visits Fancy on the Friday before their arranged visit to her father and as both are free he suggests they go collecting nuts. She agrees, but asks him to wait while she alters one of her dresses. He waits for her for hours and remembers she had said s... | 'Going Nutting' and Chapter Two 'Honey-Taking, and Afterwards' The question of class difference arises when Dick asks Geoffrey for Fancy's hand in marriage. Geoffrey points out the privileges his daughter has had, in education, upbringing and employment, and claims these points demonstrate her superiority. As a tranter... | 849 | 116 |
2,662 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/part_4_chapters_3_to_7.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_5_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part 4.chapters 3-7 | part 4 chapter 3 - 7 | null | {"name": "Part Four Chapter 3 to 7", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part4-chapter3-7", "summary": "'Fancy in the Rain', Chapter Four 'The Spell' and Chapter Five 'After Gaining Her Point' The next scene is set the following month on a 'te... |
The next scene is a tempestuous afternoon in the following month, and
Fancy Day is discovered walking from her father's home towards Mellstock.
A single vast gray cloud covered the country, from which the small rain
and mist had just begun to blow down in wavy sheets, alternately thick
and thin. The trees of the fi... | 6,841 | Part Four Chapter 3 to 7 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part4-chapter3-7 | 'Fancy in the Rain', Chapter Four 'The Spell' and Chapter Five 'After Gaining Her Point' The next scene is set the following month on a 'tempestuous afternoon'. Fancy is walking from her father's home towards Mellstock. She looks for shelter and goes to the nearest house, which is Elizabeth Endorfield's. Here she think... | 'Fancy in the Rain', Chapter Four 'The Spell' and Chapter Five ' After Gaining Her Point' The replacement of the choir is made complete when Fancy arrives to play the organ. It is of note that the choir no longer even sit together and are now dispersed among the congregation. Their unity is broken and the individual ta... | 747 | 923 |
2,662 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/2662-chapters/part_5_chapters_1_to_2.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Under the Greenwood Tree/section_6_part_0.txt | Under the Greenwood Tree.part 5.chapters 1-2 | part 5 chapter 1 - 2 | null | {"name": "Part Five Chapter 1 to 2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part5-chapter1-2", "summary": "'The Knot There's No Untying' and Chapter Two 'Under the Greenwood Tree' On the last day of the story there is a gathering at Geoffrey's ho... |
The last day of the story is dated just subsequent to that point in the
development of the seasons when country people go to bed among nearly
naked trees, are lulled to sleep by a fall of rain, and awake next
morning among green ones; when the landscape appears embarrassed with the
sudden weight and brilliancy of its... | 5,181 | Part Five Chapter 1 to 2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20210213000000/https://www.novelguide.com/under-the-greenwood-tree/summaries/part5-chapter1-2 | 'The Knot There's No Untying' and Chapter Two 'Under the Greenwood Tree' On the last day of the story there is a gathering at Geoffrey's home and the people include the Dewys, Mr Penny and some country ladies and gentlemen. All the duplicate pieces of furniture have been moved out and Fancy is upstairs being dressed. T... | 'The Knot There's No Untying' and Chapter Two ' Under the Greenwood Tree' The marriage between Dick and Fancy concludes the novel and this is perhaps in keeping with the tone of a narrative that begins at Christmas and ends with a traditionally happy ending. This ending is, of course, made more complex than it appears,... | 627 | 115 |
351 | true | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_1_to_4.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/Of Human Bondage/section_0_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 1-4 | chapters 1-4 | null | {"name": "Chapters I-IV", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820052247/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmOfHuman11.asp", "summary": "The novel opens with the scene of a dying woman attended by a doctor and the nurses. She has just delivered a stillborn child, and her condition is critical. At her ... | <CHAPTER>
I
The day broke gray and dull. The clouds hung heavily, and there was a
rawness in the air that suggested snow. A woman servant came into a room
in which a child was sleeping and drew the curtains. She glanced
mechanically at the house opposite, a stucco house with a portico, and
went to the child's bed.
"... | 4,060 | Chapters I-IV | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820052247/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmOfHuman11.asp | The novel opens with the scene of a dying woman attended by a doctor and the nurses. She has just delivered a stillborn child, and her condition is critical. At her request, the nurse brings her first- born child, Philip, to her bedside. Mrs. Carey caresses him, tenderly touches his feet, and bursts into tears. The doc... | Notes In these opening chapters, Maugham conveys the poignancy of Philip's situation through clear descriptions and short conversations. It is a touching scene when his mother calls him to her bedside before she dies. They obviously had a close relationship, as evidenced by her tender touches, by his taking her favorit... | 240 | 483 |
351 | true | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_5_to_9.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/Of Human Bondage/section_1_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 5-9 | chapters 5-9 | null | {"name": "Chapters V-IX", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820052247/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmOfHuman12.asp", "summary": "These chapters tell about life in Blackstable. Philip gets used to the routine at the Vicarage. Every morning he observes his uncle reading the newspaper and then ac... | <CHAPTER>
V
Philip came gradually to know the people he was to live with, and by
fragments of conversation, some of it not meant for his ears, learned a
good deal both about himself and about his dead parents. Philip's father
had been much younger than the Vicar of Blackstable. After a brilliant
career at St. Luke's... | 7,735 | Chapters V-IX | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820052247/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmOfHuman12.asp | These chapters tell about life in Blackstable. Philip gets used to the routine at the Vicarage. Every morning he observes his uncle reading the newspaper and then accompanies his aunt on her errands. Philip is taught Latin and mathematics by his uncle, and his aunt teaches him French and music. They seldom have company... | Notes These chapters show the lifestyle of a country vicar in Victorian England. As would be expected, Mr. Carey is a conformist who believes in discipline and a pragmatic approach to life. He and his wife follow a very set pattern of living, never realizing the monotony of it. They bathe once a week; meals do not vary... | 387 | 458 |
351 | true | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_10_to_14.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/Of Human Bondage/section_2_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 10-14 | chapters 10-14 | null | {"name": "Chapters X-XIV", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820052247/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmOfHuman13.asp", "summary": "These chapters relate the experience of Philip at the preparatory King's School, which helps to prepare a boy for the ministry. As he accompanies his uncle to the s... | <CHAPTER>
X
The Careys made up their minds to send Philip to King's School at
Tercanbury. The neighbouring clergy sent their sons there. It was united
by long tradition to the Cathedral: its headmaster was an honorary Canon,
and a past headmaster was the Archdeacon. Boys were encouraged there to
aspire to Holy Order... | 6,619 | Chapters X-XIV | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820052247/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmOfHuman13.asp | These chapters relate the experience of Philip at the preparatory King's School, which helps to prepare a boy for the ministry. As he accompanies his uncle to the school at Tercanbury, he is full of apprehension and feels self-conscious about his clubfoot. His uncle leaves him in the care of Mr. Watson. True to his fea... | Notes School is a new experience for Philip. Having led a protected life in the past, he now becomes aware of the harsh realities of life. The students make fun of his clubfoot, making him feel ashamed and isolating him further. To avoid the taunts of the students, he visualizes his mother's presence, seeking her prote... | 228 | 190 |
351 | true | pinkmonkey | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_15_to_21.txt | finished_summaries/pinkmonkey/Of Human Bondage/section_3_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 15-21 | chapters 15-21 | null | {"name": "Chapters XV-XXI", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180820052247/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmOfHuman14.asp", "summary": "Philip graduates from preparatory school and at the age of thirteen enters King's School, a well established institution known for its excellence in learning. It i... | <CHAPTER>
XV
The King's School at Tercanbury, to which Philip went when he was
thirteen, prided itself on its antiquity. It traced its origin to an abbey
school, founded before the Conquest, where the rudiments of learning were
taught by Augustine monks; and, like many another establishment of this
sort, on the de... | 14,260 | Chapters XV-XXI | https://web.archive.org/web/20180820052247/http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmOfHuman14.asp | Philip graduates from preparatory school and at the age of thirteen enters King's School, a well established institution known for its excellence in learning. It is conforming and traditional in every way, with a curriculum based on the classics. When Mr. Perkins replaces the old headmaster, he is looked down upon. Tho... | Notes In these chapters, Maugham cynically mocks the old staff at the King's School who value tradition and social status more than education and erudition. Perkins, though very intelligent and well- educated, is rejected by them because he is not considered to be a gentleman due to his family's status. When he changes... | 210 | 376 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_1_to_4.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_1_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 1-4 | chapters 1-4 | null | {"name": "Chapters 1-4", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter1-4", "summary": "It is a grey day in London, 1885, and Philip Carey, a small boy, is taken by his nurse to his mother's bed. She has just given birth to a still-born child and is dyi... | <CHAPTER>
I
The day broke gray and dull. The clouds hung heavily, and there was a
rawness in the air that suggested snow. A woman servant came into a room
in which a child was sleeping and drew the curtains. She glanced
mechanically at the house opposite, a stucco house with a portico, and
went to the child's bed.
"... | 4,060 | Chapters 1-4 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter1-4 | It is a grey day in London, 1885, and Philip Carey, a small boy, is taken by his nurse to his mother's bed. She has just given birth to a still-born child and is dying. He is half asleep and snuggles close to his mother. The doctor tries to remove the child, but she knows it is the last time she will see him and clings... | Commentary on Chapters I-IV . The style is subdued and factual, making the bleakness of the young boy's tragic life even more stark. He is an orphan, just losing both parents within the same year. His mother obviously loved him deeply and is worried about his deformed foot. She is characterized as beautiful but careles... | 511 | 355 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_5_to_9.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_2_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 5-9 | chapters 5-9 | null | {"name": "Chapters 5-9", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter5-9", "summary": "At the vicarage Philip learns more about his parents. His father was a brilliant surgeon on the staff of St. Luke's Hospital in London. He earned a lot of money but ... | <CHAPTER>
V
Philip came gradually to know the people he was to live with, and by
fragments of conversation, some of it not meant for his ears, learned a
good deal both about himself and about his dead parents. Philip's father
had been much younger than the Vicar of Blackstable. After a brilliant
career at St. Luke's... | 7,735 | Chapters 5-9 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter5-9 | At the vicarage Philip learns more about his parents. His father was a brilliant surgeon on the staff of St. Luke's Hospital in London. He earned a lot of money but spent it freely, for instance, on his marriage to one of his patients, a penniless but well-connected young woman. . The parson, seeing the lavish entertai... | Commentary on Chapters V-IX . The narrator does not comment but details the smallness of the world Philip inhabits with his aunt and uncle in the vicarage. For instance, his aunt will not look at any dissenter or non-Anglican she passes in the street. The uncle believes the fisher folk who go to chapel to be rough and ... | 590 | 499 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_10_to_14.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_3_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 10-14 | chapters 10-14 | null | {"name": "Chapters 10-14", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter10-14", "summary": "The Careys decide the boy must go to the prep school attached to King's School, Tercanbury, where the clergy send their sons to prepare for Holy Orders. Philip i... | <CHAPTER>
X
The Careys made up their minds to send Philip to King's School at
Tercanbury. The neighbouring clergy sent their sons there. It was united
by long tradition to the Cathedral: its headmaster was an honorary Canon,
and a past headmaster was the Archdeacon. Boys were encouraged there to
aspire to Holy Order... | 6,619 | Chapters 10-14 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter10-14 | The Careys decide the boy must go to the prep school attached to King's School, Tercanbury, where the clergy send their sons to prepare for Holy Orders. Philip is a little frightened for he has read stories about going to school. Even driving up to the building is a bad omen, for it looks like a prison. They are greete... | Commentary on Chapters X-XIV . The narrator shows us the formation of mind and character as Philip begins to grow up. We see the seminal incidents in his life. For instance, it is only at school that he truly becomes aware he is a "cripple." Until school, he has been around few people and none his age. In English schoo... | 708 | 543 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_15_to_21.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_4_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 15-21 | chapters 15-21 | null | {"name": "Chapters 15-21", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter15-21", "summary": "At thirteen Philip goes to the King's School itself, an ancient abbey school taught by monks, reorganized in the time of King Henry VIII. It has produced many no... | <CHAPTER>
XV
The King's School at Tercanbury, to which Philip went when he was
thirteen, prided itself on its antiquity. It traced its origin to an abbey
school, founded before the Conquest, where the rudiments of learning were
taught by Augustine monks; and, like many another establishment of this
sort, on the de... | 14,260 | Chapters 15-21 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter15-21 | At thirteen Philip goes to the King's School itself, an ancient abbey school taught by monks, reorganized in the time of King Henry VIII. It has produced many notable people and clergymen, but there are complaints that the class quality is slipping, for more merchants, fewer gentlemen are attending. The teachers have n... | Commentary on Chapters XV-XXI . The Headmaster at King's, Mr. Perkins, upholds the traditions of the clergy and religion, but he is not a gentleman who comes from one of the four gentlemanly occupations: landowner, military, law, or clergy. His father was a shopkeeper, and no one forgets it. He is a Liberal with the ne... | 817 | 729 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_22_to_31.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_5_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 22-31 | chapters 22-31 | null | {"name": "Chapters 22-31", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter22-31", "summary": "These chapters concern Philip's stay in Heidelberg, Germany, where he studies German, Latin, French, mathematics, philosophy and literature. . Miss Wilkinson, an... | <CHAPTER>
XXII
Philip's uncle had an old friend, called Miss Wilkinson, who lived in
Berlin. She was the daughter of a clergyman, and it was with her father,
the rector of a village in Lincolnshire, that Mr. Carey had spent his last
curacy; on his death, forced to earn her living, she had taken various
situations ... | 15,079 | Chapters 22-31 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter22-31 | These chapters concern Philip's stay in Heidelberg, Germany, where he studies German, Latin, French, mathematics, philosophy and literature. . Miss Wilkinson, an old friend of Mr. Carey's, lives in Berlin and recommends Professor Erlin, a high school teacher, to teach Philip in Heidelberg. His wife runs the boarding ho... | Commentary on Chapters XXII--XXXI . Philip is fairly happy in his life for the first time since his mother died, living comfortably in a home that contrasts to the Carey's in terms of freedom and good will. In addition, he learns a perspective in Germany he could not have received at Oxford. He confronts many social an... | 898 | 614 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_32_to_35.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_6_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 32-35 | chapters 32-35 | null | {"name": "Chapters 32-35", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter32-35", "summary": "These chapters tell the summer visit to his aunt and uncle Carey in Blackstable where Philip has his first affair. . At the vicarage, Philip meets Emily Wilkinso... | <CHAPTER>
XXXII
Philip was surprised when he saw his uncle and aunt. He had never noticed
before that they were quite old people. The Vicar received him with his
usual, not unamiable indifference. He was a little stouter, a little
balder, a little grayer. Philip saw how insignificant he was. His face was
weak and ... | 10,433 | Chapters 32-35 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter32-35 | These chapters tell the summer visit to his aunt and uncle Carey in Blackstable where Philip has his first affair. . At the vicarage, Philip meets Emily Wilkinson, the governess friend of the Careys who had recommended his teacher in Germany. She is also staying the summer on vacation. She is somewhat attractive, estim... | Commentary on Chapters XXXII-XXXV . Philip is the arrogant young man of nineteen here, but there is a lot of humor in these chapters, while they introduce themes that will later become tragic. It is all from the young man's point of view, and his aim and Emily's are opposite. . She is the clergy daughter whose only cha... | 562 | 532 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_36_to_39.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_7_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 36-39 | chapters 36-39 | null | {"name": "Chapters 36-39", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter36-39", "summary": "Philip settles into his new rooms in Barnes, London, but he is depressed by the dingy place and that part of town. He goes to the offices of Herbert Carter in Ch... | <CHAPTER>
XXXVI
A few days later Philip went to London. The curate had recommended rooms
in Barnes, and these Philip engaged by letter at fourteen shillings a
week. He reached them in the evening; and the landlady, a funny little old
woman with a shrivelled body and a deeply wrinkled face, had prepared high
tea fo... | 7,633 | Chapters 36-39 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter36-39 | Philip settles into his new rooms in Barnes, London, but he is depressed by the dingy place and that part of town. He goes to the offices of Herbert Carter in Chancery Lane. The managing clerk, Mr. Goodworthy, who is both patronizing and timid, tells Philip the work is lucrative but drudgery and puts him to work alphab... | Commentary on Chapters XXXVI-XXXIX . Philip's aunt, like his mother, truly loves him with an unselfish love, one of the few pure relationships he has enjoyed. He comes to believe that only parents have disinterested love. She reveals that she is not as much of an old fool as he had thought, for she perfectly understand... | 672 | 384 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_40_to_51.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_8_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 40-51 | chapters 40-51 | null | {"name": "Chapters 40-51", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter40-51", "summary": "Mrs. Carey sees Philip off to France, but he can hardly pay attention to her because he is excited about the future. He stops thinking of her the minute the trai... | <CHAPTER>
XL
A few days later Mrs. Carey went to the station to see Philip off. She
stood at the door of the carriage, trying to keep back her tears. Philip
was restless and eager. He wanted to be gone.
"Kiss me once more," she said.
He leaned out of the window and kissed her. The train started, and she
stood on... | 29,171 | Chapters 40-51 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter40-51 | Mrs. Carey sees Philip off to France, but he can hardly pay attention to her because he is excited about the future. He stops thinking of her the minute the train pulls out. Hayward had given him an introduction to Mrs. Otter, the studio manager at Amitrano's Art School, the best in Paris. He has a tiny room in the Lat... | Commentary on Chapters XL-LI Once again Philip has romantic ideas that are dashed. He goes to Paris thinking of the idealism of bohemian life, only to find that it involves the degradation of poverty. These are not the happy poor artists of the novel he read. Fanny Price illustrates the tragedy of self-deception. She h... | 883 | 766 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_52_to_55.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_9_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 52-55 | chapters 52-55 | null | {"name": "Chapters 52-55", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter52-55", "summary": "Philip is unexpectedly shaken by his aunt's death, for she has been the closest relative since his mother died. He feels his own mortality. Thinking his uncle wi... | <CHAPTER>
LII
Next day Philip arrived at Blackstable. Since the death of his mother he
had never lost anyone closely connected with him; his aunt's death shocked
him and filled him also with a curious fear; he felt for the first time
his own mortality. He could not realise what life would be for his uncle
without t... | 8,138 | Chapters 52-55 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter52-55 | Philip is unexpectedly shaken by his aunt's death, for she has been the closest relative since his mother died. He feels his own mortality. Thinking his uncle will be incapacitated with grief he is surprised to find him at the vicarage carrying on as usual, counting the number of wreaths his wife receives, trying to se... | Commentary on Chapters LII-LV Philip and his uncle do not communicate well because they have different values. Above all, the vicar believes in sticking to one thing. He does not see life as an adventure or journey of discovery the way Philip does. He has inherited his beliefs and ideas and thinks no more about them. H... | 493 | 335 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_87_to_89.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_15_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 87-89 | chapters 87-89 | null | {"name": "Chapters 87-89", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter87-89", "summary": "Philip goes to the house of Athelny, the ex-patient, in a slum area that was once grand. Athelny is 5'5\" and speaks eloquently on everything from Spanish litera... | <CHAPTER>
LXXXVII
Ten days later Thorpe Athelny was well enough to leave the hospital. He
gave Philip his address, and Philip promised to dine with him at one
o'clock on the following Sunday. Athelny had told him that he lived in a
house built by Inigo Jones; he had raved, as he raved over everything,
over the balu... | 6,781 | Chapters 87-89 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter87-89 | Philip goes to the house of Athelny, the ex-patient, in a slum area that was once grand. Athelny is 5'5" and speaks eloquently on everything from Spanish literature to the seventeenth century ceiling of the slum house, built by the famous Inigo Jones. Philip meets the nine children of Athelny by his common law wife, Be... | Commentary on Chapters LXXXVII-LXXXIX . This idyllic family life in the middle of a London slum is a surprise in the story, which so far seems to have centered on Philip's ideals getting smashed one by one. He has learned a modern cynical view of life, and even the artist's ideas of freedom have seemed contradicted by ... | 187 | 433 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_90_to_97.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_16_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 90-97 | chapters 90-97 | null | {"name": "Chapters 90-97", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter90-97", "summary": "of Chapters XC-XCVII . Once, when leaving the Athelny house, Philip runs into Mildred on the street, and he is horrified when he sees that she is a prostitute so... | <CHAPTER>
XC
When he left the Athelnys' Philip walked down Chancery Lane and along the
Strand to get a 'bus at the top of Parliament Street. One Sunday, when he
had known them about six weeks, he did this as usual, but he found the
Kennington 'bus full. It was June, but it had rained during the day and
the night wa... | 17,448 | Chapters 90-97 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter90-97 | of Chapters XC-XCVII . Once, when leaving the Athelny house, Philip runs into Mildred on the street, and he is horrified when he sees that she is a prostitute soliciting business. He speaks to her and is shaken. She brushes him off, but he tries to offer her money, out of pity. She takes him to her dingy room, and he n... | Commentary on Chapters XC-XCVII For Mildred, sex is part of the power game with men, and she is out of her depth with Philip's simple human kindness towards her, his desire to rescue her and appreciate family warmth as he has known it at the Athelnys. He is trying to give her a chance to get out of her trouble. It i... | 818 | 406 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_98_to_102.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_17_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 98-102 | chapters 98-102 | null | {"name": "Chapters 98-102", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter98-102", "summary": "of Chapters XCVIII-CII . Philip has won a moral victory over his life, but he still has much testing ahead of him. He has not yet tasted the bitterness of pove... | <CHAPTER>
XCVIII
And now it happened that the fortunes of Philip Carey, of no consequence
to any but himself, were affected by the events through which his country
was passing. History was being made, and the process was so significant
that it seemed absurd it should touch the life of an obscure medical
student. Ba... | 8,669 | Chapters 98-102 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter98-102 | of Chapters XCVIII-CII . Philip has won a moral victory over his life, but he still has much testing ahead of him. He has not yet tasted the bitterness of poverty. He, like the rest of the country, is affected by events out of his control. The Boer War in South Africa drags on, costing Britain troops and money; meanwhi... | Commentary on Chapters XCVIII-CII . Though Philip has become flexible about class and class issues over the years, he still has been part of the privileged upper classes. He has treated the poor in his hospital work with sympathy, but he has never been subject to their problems. Now, he becomes just one of the masses, ... | 467 | 224 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_103_to_109.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_18_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 103-109 | chapters 103-109 | null | {"name": "Chapters 103-109", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter103-109", "summary": "of Chapters CIII-CIX . Philip is given a company room in a dumpy boardinghouse with the other workers. It is a degrading life, and he is never alone for a mo... | <CHAPTER>
CIII
Mrs. Athelny lent Philip money to pay his landlady enough of her bill to
let him take his things away. For five shillings and the pawn-ticket on a
suit he was able to get from a pawnbroker a frock coat which fitted him
fairly well. He redeemed the rest of his clothes. He sent his box to
Harrington St... | 15,709 | Chapters 103-109 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter103-109 | of Chapters CIII-CIX . Philip is given a company room in a dumpy boardinghouse with the other workers. It is a degrading life, and he is never alone for a moment. The work is tiring, and the food is bad. He drags himself to the social evenings with the other workers so he will not seem a snob. It is quite a Dickensian ... | Commentary on Chapters CIII-CIX . Maugham paints the portraits of Philip's vulgar co-workers at the store with no comments. It is obvious to the reader that he would be feeling out of his own sphere, but he tries to bear his hardship with the thought that one day he will go back to medical school. He talks with Athelny... | 644 | 438 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_110_to_111.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_19_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 110-111 | chapters 110-111 | null | {"name": "Chapters 110-111", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter110-111", "summary": "of Chapters CX and CXI . Philip spends the Christmas holidays with his uncle, who is dying. Philip has to keep pretending that his uncle looks good, but Mr. ... | <CHAPTER>
CX
Christmas that year falling on Thursday, the shop was to close for four
days: Philip wrote to his uncle asking whether it would be convenient for
him to spend the holidays at the vicarage. He received an answer from Mrs.
Foster, saying that Mr. Carey was not well enough to write himself, but
wished to ... | 4,024 | Chapters 110-111 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter110-111 | of Chapters CX and CXI . Philip spends the Christmas holidays with his uncle, who is dying. Philip has to keep pretending that his uncle looks good, but Mr. Carey is completely helpless and cared for by his housekeeper, Mrs. Foster. Philip thinks it strange that his uncle has been preaching eternal life for decades and... | Commentary on Chapters CX and CXI Uncle Carey is the last of Philip's family, and though he did not feel close to him and wished for his death so he could resume his own life, he feels compassion watching him die. He cannot understand how the final sacraments eased his uncle's soul, but he is happy for him. This dea... | 254 | 282 |
351 | true | novelguide | all_chapterized_books/351-chapters/chapters_112_to_122.txt | finished_summaries/novelguide/Of Human Bondage/section_20_part_0.txt | Of Human Bondage.chapters 112-122 | chapters 112-122 | null | {"name": "Chapters 112-122", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter112-122", "summary": "of Chapters CXII-CXXII Philip's legacy is enough to continue his education. He feels that \"now he could begin a new life, and he would put behind him all... | <CHAPTER>
CXII
Josiah Graves in his masterful way made arrangements, becoming but
economical, for the funeral; and when it was over came back to the
vicarage with Philip. The will was in his charge, and with a due sense of
the fitness of things he read it to Philip over an early cup of tea. It
was written on half a... | 24,882 | Chapters 112-122 | https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042309/https://www.novelguide.com/of-human-bondage/summaries/chapter112-122 | of Chapters CXII-CXXII Philip's legacy is enough to continue his education. He feels that "now he could begin a new life, and he would put behind him all the errors, follies, and miseries of the past" . He reenters St. Luke's and begins the midwifery duties, averaging three births a day. He inspires the poor people ... | Commentary on Chapters CXII-CXXII When Philip returns to the hospital, he is a different person. He now has "a certain confidence in himself and a different outlook upon many things" . He has had to survive on his own in completely alien circumstances for two years. When he goes back to visit his old school, he sees yo... | 643 | 572 |
2,833 | true | gradesaver | all_chapterized_books/2833-chapters/chapters_1_to_2.txt | finished_summaries/gradesaver/The Portrait of a Lady/section_1_part_0.txt | The Portrait of a Lady.chapters 1-2 | chapters 1-2 | null | {"name": "Chapters 1-2", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180325075811/http://www.gradesaver.com/the-portrait-of-a-lady/study-guide/summary-chapters-1-2", "summary": "An old man, a collie dog, and two younger men are sitting in the garden of an old English mansion to tea. The narrator attests that the house, and t... |
Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable
than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. There
are circumstances in which, whether you partake of the tea or not--some
people of course never do,--the situation is in itself delightful. Those
that I have in mind in beginning ... | 5,322 | Chapters 1-2 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180325075811/http://www.gradesaver.com/the-portrait-of-a-lady/study-guide/summary-chapters-1-2 | An old man, a collie dog, and two younger men are sitting in the garden of an old English mansion to tea. The narrator attests that the house, and the whole scene, appears to be characteristically English. The manor is called "Gardencourt." The old man, Mr. Touchett, is an American banker who has owned the house for tw... | A theme of typical Englishness and the encroachment of American-ness upon such a scene are introduced in the tea scene in the garden. The setting is representative of a larger theme in the novel: the Old World vs. the New World . While the narrator claims that the picture appears typically English, it is clear that t... | 527 | 436 |
2,833 | true | gradesaver | all_chapterized_books/2833-chapters/chapters_3_to_4.txt | finished_summaries/gradesaver/The Portrait of a Lady/section_2_part_0.txt | The Portrait of a Lady.chapters 3-4 | chapters 3-4 | null | {"name": "Chapters 3-4", "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20180325075811/http://www.gradesaver.com/the-portrait-of-a-lady/study-guide/summary-chapters-3-4", "summary": "Mrs. Touchett is described as having a no-nonsense personality: \"the edges of her conduct were so very clear-cut... that it sometimes had a knife-l... |
Mrs. Touchett was certainly a person of many oddities, of which her
behaviour on returning to her husband's house after many months was a
noticeable specimen. She had her own way of doing all that she did, and
this is the simplest description of a character which, although by no
means without liberal motions, rarely s... | 5,579 | Chapters 3-4 | https://web.archive.org/web/20180325075811/http://www.gradesaver.com/the-portrait-of-a-lady/study-guide/summary-chapters-3-4 | Mrs. Touchett is described as having a no-nonsense personality: "the edges of her conduct were so very clear-cut... that it sometimes had a knife-like effect." She realized early on that her husband and herself would never desire the same thing at any moment, and thus she has purchased her own house in Florence, separa... | Isabel is depicted as somewhat naive about money, and as idealistic. It is not a coincidence that she is reading a book on German Thought when Mrs. Touchett happens upon her. This book, along with Lord Warburton's previous assertion that she is an "idea" made into flesh, is a reference to German Idealism. German Ide... | 822 | 495 |
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