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King Lear Chapter Summary & Analysis - Act 4, Scene 6 Summary

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Act 4, Scene 6 Summary

Gloucester and Edgar are walking through fields near Dover. Gloucester inquires when they will arrive at the top of the tall cliff that he has asked to be brought to, and Edgar tells him that they are climbing the hill. When Gloucester says that the ground does not seem steep and that he doesn't hear the sea, Edgar tells Gloucester that his senses must be dulled due to his injury. Gloucester notes that Edgar's voice sounds different and less mad, and Edgar again says that Gloucester is mistaken.

Edgar stops in the middle of the field and tells Gloucester that they are atop the high cliff, describing in detail the nonexistent sea far below and the fishermen who seem as small as mice. Gloucester gives Edgar a purse in reward for bringing him there and asks to be left alone. Aside, Edgar tells the audience that he is tricking his...
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