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Quote 9 Who is it that can tell me who I am? (I.iv) Meaning- When Goneril first confronts Lear about his behaviour in her household, Lear responds sarcastically, telling Goneril that he must not be Lear after all, since Lear’s daughter would never speak to Lear in this way. He is angry and upset, and alongside the sarcasm Lear’s speech also expresses genuine anguish. In this moment of confrontation with his daughter, Lear is beginning to see himself and his situation more clearly: he is not inseparable from his royal status. His explosive reaction to this insight shows the audience that far more extreme outbursts are to come as Lear gradually acquires a true understanding of his situation.