Big, bigger, biggest
fast, faster, fastest
These are all examples of absolute form, comparative form, and superlative form of adjectives. (in that order)
Watching the scene performed was a completely different experience from reading it. The performance emphasizes the body language and facial expressions of the actors as a means of conveying meaning. These elements are missing from the text of the scene and must be imagined by the reader.
If I understand what you’re asking, it should be how much milk do you drink, how many people live in Athens, how many times do you go to the park, how much are these boots, how much money do you spend.