"King Lear" tells the story of Lear, the aging king of Britain, who is stepping down from his thrown and will divide his kingdom among his three daughters; Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. He tests his daughters asking them to put their love for him into words and while Goneril and Regan give flattering answers, Cordelia says nothing giving reason that words cannot describe how much she loves her father. Despite being Lear's favorite daughter, he is outraged and Cordelia is banished. Cordelia ultimately marries the king of France despite the fact that she brings with her no land, which is when Lear realizes his tragic mistake, but it just might be too late.