In 1603, Shakespeare wrote King Lear and, whether intentionally or not, compared Lear's reign to that of King James I. King James created 100 knights during his reign (" The British Monarchy "); just as King Lear had 100 rowdy knights accompanying him. Despite his knighthood, King James had many problems with Parliament. As he was accustomed to lawless rule in Scotland, Parliament posed a threat to his ruling. His “predilection for lecturing” (Mathew) Parliament on spending tax-grant money rather than allowing it to spend the money soon led to tensions between the two bodies. “His extravagant spending habits and casual ignorance of the grievances of the nobility kept the king and Parliament constantly at odds” (Mathew). The dislike between the two creates a tension that reveals the king's true self-interest and his lack of care for the people and his own workers. Similarly, King Lear treats his servant Kent badly. When Kent tries to help the king make a terrible decision, he is immediately banished. “Far away! By Jove, / That shall not be revoked” (Shakespeare 19). Even after Kent demonstrates his loyalty and dedication, Lear's selfishness demonstrates his lack of respect for his own worker, just as King James has shown to Parliament. Although Kent constantly supports Lear, King Lear only cares about himself. In that situation, he felt betrayed by Cordelia because she would not openly express her love for him. Therefore, Kent's support for Cordelia led to that of Lear