What indirect characterization can be made about Lear, based on his behavior in the first scene?
A. He is easily angered and cruel, but quick to forgive.
B. He is foolish and selfish, with little regard for others.
C. He is powerful and shrewd, and he makes decisions swiftly.
D. He is old and forgetful, which causes him to lose his temper.
E. He is short-sighted and mean, but secretly fearful of consequences.