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- INSIDE THE EARL OF GLOUCESTER'S HOUSE...
- Regan
- Cornwall
- Edmund is speaking to himself, providing insight into his observations of the injustices and cruel disposition of current laws and society against illegitimacy; he expresses his indignation not only for being stigmatized for his conception but also for the perceptible disparity between himself and Edgar. Edmund decides to triumph over his legitimate brother and attain his inheritance by making it appear that Edgar conspires to commit treason against Gloucester.
- Sir, I believe my love for you is equivalent to Goneril’s. But unlike her, I don’t indulge in any of life’s enjoyments except my devotion to you because I’m only elated with your majesty’s love.
- Lear
- Now, before I abdicate my kingship and distribute ownership of the kingdom among you three, tell me, my dear daughters, how much do you love me exactly?
- "Then poor Cordelia! And yet not so, since I am sure my love’s More ponderous than my tongue" (1.1.78-80).
- Father, I don't think any words encapsulate my love for you. It eclipses all materialistic desires and makes speaking difficult. I love you with the entirety of my being; no comparison can surmount my feelings.
- Albany
- Goneril
- Goneril enters the dining room and enters discourse with Lear about his entourage causing disruptions in her residence. She complains about their unruly behaviour and asserts it can no longer be tolerated, demanding that he dismiss a handful of his knights. Lear, accustomed to being shown respect, is visibly bewildered and astonished by his daughter’s bitter attitude and display of censure towards his entourage. He retorts by insulting her, and Albany appears, but before he can accurately gauge the situation, Lear flees to Regan’s castle.
- Your Majesty, when I look at you, I can visibly recognize authority; if you place your trust in me, I will serve you respectfully with unwavering loyalty. I possess an abundance of valuable skills, and I’m proficient as any ordinary man, but I’m exceedingly hardworking and honest.
- Caius (Kent)
- "Follow me. Thou shalt serve me. If I like thee no worse after dinner, I will not part from thee yet" (1.4.38-39).
- Sir, why do you need an entourage of one hundred knights, if you don't mind my asking? If I'm being frank about this, it seems unreasonable. They're not only disorderly but also indecent and presumptuous. For such reasons, I advise you to lessen the number of knights needed. I will forcefully handle this situation if a polite request does not cause you to take the initiative.
- Don’t let your mind be strained by this, it’s nothing more than the behaviour of a senile old man.
- Goneril enters the dining room and enters discourse with Lear about his entourage causing disruptions in her residence. She complains about their unruly behaviour and asserts it can no longer be tolerated, demanding that he dismiss a handful of his knights. Lear, accustomed to being shown respect, is visibly bewildered and astonished by his daughter’s bitter attitude and display of censure towards his entourage. He retorts by insulting her, and Albany appears, but before he can accurately gauge the situation, Lear flees to Regan’s castle
- God almighty, what is going on here?
- Oh, you ungrateful and odious child of mine! My knights and squires are honourable and righteous while performing their duties. Hear me, nature, if you planned for her to bear a child, I hope she becomes infertile that prospect! But, if she somehow has a child, let it be as malignant as her mother so that she may experience how such ingratitude from a child is more baneful than a serpent’s tooth!
- How dare you dismiss fifty of my knights? Ah! It’s so inconceivable how much you have angered me! Look, you’re the cause of my old foolish eyes weeping right now; this is a testament to my care for you! But no more; I have another daughter who is undoubtedly more kindhearted and convivial. Once I tell her of my mistreatment, she’ll be infuriated!
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