These lines occur in the play when Cordelia, unlike her sisters, refuses to flatter her father the King to gain his favor. Why d
o they belong to the exposition?. A.They help establish the family's differing values.. B.They describe Cordelia's personality.. C.They indicate that Goneril is hypocritical.. D.They occur before Lear divides his land among his daughters.
Answer: A. They help establish the family's differing values.
The scene in which Cordelia refuses to be like her sisters who flatters their father in exchange for a favor is part of the exposition of the story. Cornelia refuses to do the "flattering scheme" because she doesn't likes to. That scene presents the varying values and personalities of the members of the family.
Based on Della’s actions and feelings, what theme is best expressed in this passage? Receiving money makes people happy. Making sacrifices for others is unwise because it may not work out well.
