For this article I will address the themes of pride and humility in the character development of King Lear. I will begin this article by examining King Lear's proud characteristics in Act 1, scene 1. I will also highlight the storm scenario in Act 3, as King Lear's revelation of the world around him and, ultimately, revelation of himself. Finally, I will close this article with the dialogue between King Lear and his daughter Cordelia in Act 4, scene 7 and Act 5, scene 3. Act 1, scene 1 reveals King Lear's proud character trait. The scene is set inside King Lear's palace. From the beginning it is important to note that King Lear is rich and powerful. I think that because of his riches and wealth, it can be assumed that the kingThe reason for the division of the kingdom is because King Lear has become an old man and would no longer be able to keep up with the affairs and concerns of the kingdom. King Lear asks his three daughters to declare how much they love him to determine which daughter will inherit the greatest land. King Lear begins to ask Goneril, his eldest daughter, to speak first. His speech is full of exaggerated terms. According to her, her love for her father “is worth more than sight, space and freedom”. Goneril concludes her speech by stating that she doesn't have enough words to describe the love she feels for him. King Lear's response to her profession of love is to donate a third of the kingdom to her. She refuses to answer the question at first, but then begins to state her case when asked again. His answer is the turning point of the whole story. He declares that he cannot “put his heart on his sleeve.” I think this response to King Lear was intended to convey to him that Goneril and Regan's declaration of love was a complete lie. He continues to underline his sisters point by stating that if they say they love their father as much as they say they love him, then why do they have husbands. Her response to King Lear is simple, she loves him according to the bond they have as father and daughter, nothing more