In the beginning of the play King Lear says, "Which of you shall we say doth love us most that we our largest bounty extend," which would mean that whoever loves the king the most, he shall give the largest plot of land to. But then, after the King's first daughter speaks, Lear gives away the first plot of land immediately. Wait - shouldn't he listen to all of the sisters before deciding which one spoke most lovingly? After all, the other's didn't even get a chance to speak. Instead he simply gives away a plot of land when the daughter pleases him, which is not what he said originally...when did he switch to plan B?
Also, in the quote above, King Lear says, "Which of you shall we say doth love us the most.." We? Us? Is there more than one King Lear, or perhaps is he speaking about his court and kingdom?
~Hannah
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