Question

Charles is writing an argument in which he claims that Cordelia is fortunate that the Duke of Burgundy refuses to marry her. He has stated his claim in this sentence:

Burgundy seems more concerned with agreeing with Lear and enriching himself than with pleasing Cordelia.

Which text from the play could Charles include as the strongest support for this claim?

A.
Burgundy apologizes to Cordelia, saying "I am sorry . . . / That you must lose a husband."
B.
Lear warns Burgundy that Cordelia's "price is fall'n" but that she can still marry Burgundy.
C.
As France says, Cordelia is "most rich, being poor" and "most lov'd, despis'd!"
D.
Cordelia herself recognizes Burgundy's goals, saying that "respects of fortune are his love"; in other words, his own wealth means more to him than she does.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The text that Charles could include as the strongest support for his claim that Burgundy is more concerned with enriching himself than pleasing Cordelia is option D.

D. Cordelia herself recognizes Burgundy's goals, saying that "respects of fortune are his love"; in other words, his own wealth means more to him than she does.

This text directly suggests that Burgundy is primarily motivated by his own wealth and is not genuinely interested in Cordelia for who she is. It aligns with Charles' argument that Burgundy is more concerned with enriching himself than with pleasing Cordelia.