Kent vs Oswald

• What is Oswald's offence in "King Lear"?

  Deliberately disrespected King Lear
• What role does Oswald play in the conspiracy against King Lear?

  He delivers a letter to Regan
• Has Oswald done anything wrong according to the text?

  Yes, he is working for the bad guys with the hope of promotion
• What is the consequence for Oswald if he disobeys his masters?

  He would lose his job
• How is Oswald described in terms of his character traits?

  He is ambitious, obedient, and sycophantic
• What negative traits are attributed to Oswald?

  He is a coward and a snitch
• Why might we not sympathize with Kent?

  He is classist and insults an actual servant
• How does Kent's behavior reflect on his view of the feudal system?

  Kent follows his master Lear because of Lear's natural authority
• What does Kent's attack on Oswald represent in a broader context?

  It is an attack on the new generation and change in the feudal system
• What positive traits are attributed to Kent?

  He is fearless, honest, courageous, and loyal to Lear
• What happens to Kent despite his loyalty to Lear?

  He is exiled
• What are the key differences between Kent and Oswald in "King Lear"?

  • Kent is loyal, honest, and courageous
  • Oswald is ambitious, sycophantic, and a coward
  • Kent follows a moral code, while Oswald follows orders for personal gain
• How does the feudal system influence the characters' actions in "King Lear"?

  • Kent adheres to the traditional servant-master relationship
  • Oswald seeks to rise in society despite his low birth
  • The conflict reflects tensions between old and new social orders