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- "Into her womb convey sterility; Dry up in her organs of increase; And from her derogate body never spring A babe to honour her!" (I, IV, 275-278)
- Send away half of your knights and squires!
- Oh no...
- Tell Regan of my fears Oswald, and hurry back!
- Lear confronts his daughter Goneril over her lack of hospitality towards him and his servants. Goneril argues that Lear's behavior is disrupting the peace and order of her household and asks him to reduce the size of his entourage. This angers Lear, who accuses Goneril of being ungrateful and disrespectful towards him. The argument escalates, with Lear ultimately cursing Goneril and storming out of her home.
- Goneril and Albany express frustration with the size of Lear's retinue and worry that his presence is disrupting the peace and order of their home. Goneril sends Oswald off to Regan's estate to urge her to turn Lear away. However, Albany warns her "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well" (I,IV,345) and to be respectful towards Lear since he is still her father, to which she pays little mind
- "I will not sleep, my lord, till I have delivered your letter." (I,V,5-6)
- Gloucester introduces Edmund to Kent. Gloucester acknowledges Edmund as his illegitimate son, and in the process, makes distasteful remarks of Edmund's mother. Edmund behaves, but silently scorns the stigma around illegitimate children and plots to take Edgar's place as Gloucester's heir.
- Haha! That's silly, they LOVE me!
- Lear agrees to a wedding between France and Cordelia, so she sets off to live in her new home. Regan and Goneril show no affection, and let her leave.
- Lear instructs Kent to go to Gloucester and deliver a message to Regan ahead of himself. The message is to inform Regan of Lear's arrival and to ask her to come and greet him. However, he tells Kent to not answer any of her questions or speak beyond the contents of the letter. The disguised Kent rides off determined.
- Lear who is feeling upset with his daughters, turns to the Fool for some comic relief. The Fool offers wisdom wrapped in clever jokes. He warns Lear that he has made a mistake by giving away his power and authority, and that he may come to regret his actions. Despite this, Lear takes the Fool's words lightly and relies on him for comfort and support. Lear even takes him along on the journey to Gloucester.
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