Edgar: Character Map

Edgar: Character Map

1. Feelings

   • Betrayed
   • Alone/Isolated
   • Ashamed
   • Sympathetic

2. Thoughts

   • He wants to protect his dad
   • Thinks changing his identity will save him.

3. Actions/Behaviour

   • Loyal
   • Smart
     • "[disguised as a mad man]"
       • Deceives everyone by pretending to be someone he is not.
     • "Methinks the ground is even" / "Methinks you're better spoken."
       • Tricks his father into thinking the Gods saved him.
         • "Gods [...] have preserved thee."
   • Manipulative
     • "stand still" / "horrible steep."
   • Forgiving
   • Accepting

4. Personality Traits

   • Intelligent
     • "Ten masts at each make not the altitude"
       • He speaks like a fisherman. He can take on any disguise easily.
   • Weak
   • Guilible
     • "Some villain hath done me wrong."
   • Compassionate
   • Understanding
   • Stupid

5. Key Quotes

   • "Edgar I nothing am."
     • Changes Identity
   • "You're much deceived."
     • Ironic.
   • "Reason in Madness"
     • Paradox of Madness