I selected passage #3
"When the mind's free,
The body's delicate. This tempest in my mind
Doth from my senses take all feeling else
Save what beats there." (3.4.13-17)
I found that this passage meant that the King Lear could not think or feel anything in the storm, other than what is tormenting him. Meaning his daughters betrayal of his trust. As a whole this passage is hinting that Lear is overwhelmed by his anger towards his daughters. This leads me, as the reader, to believe that his daughters' betrayal is tearing Lear apart, mentally and emotionallly. This is one of the many occasions that illuminate that the King is doing insane. Even more insane than he already was. This scene might connect to the rest of the play by showing that Lear is slowly losing his mind, and because of this his decieving daughters will use this against him and lead to his unfortunate end. This passage also leads to the major idea in the play that you must keep your friends and family close and your enemies closer. His daughters ended up being evil all along and leading to his ultimate loss of mental wellness. This also leads me to believe that strong emotional problems can cause major damage in the long run.
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