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1. • • Jealous and crippled, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England and uses manipulation and deceit to achieve his goal. He murders his brothers, nephews, and any opposition to become King Richard III. In the end, Henry of Richmond raises an army, kills Richard in battle, and becomes King Henry VII.
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   What are the key plot points in Richard III?

   • This section takes you step by step through the play, helping you to identify key plot points. Richard III is a play about evil, violence and murder. It charts the rise of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, a cold-blooded and dastardly villain who slaughters his family and even marries his victim’s widow to become king.

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   What is Richard III based on?

   • Richard III is a play by William Shakespeare in which the manipulative Richard uses cruel and dishonest methods to usurp the throne of England. In the wake of the War of the Roses, Richard's brother Edward reigns as the King of England. However, the treacherous Richard plots to take the throne for himself.

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   How does Richard III follow the events portrayed in Henry VI Part 3?

   • Richard III follows the events portrayed in Henry VI Part 3. Richard of Gloucester, the brother of King Edward IV, is determined to gain the crown of England for himself, no matter what. His plot begins as he romantically pursues Lady Anne, a widow.

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   When did Shakespeare write Richard III?

   • The entire four-play saga was composed early in Shakespeare's career, most scholars assigning Richard III a composition date of 1591 or 1592.

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   Why does Richard of Gloucester want to be king of England?

   • TL;DR (may contain spoilers): Richard wants to become King no matter who he has to kill to get there; he kills everyone who stands in his way; spooky ghosts appear; Richard is killed. Jealous and crippled, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England and uses manipulation and deceit to achieve his goal.

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   Why does Richard resent King Edward IV?

   • After a long civil war between the royal family of York and the royal family of Lancaster, England enjoys a period of peace under King Edward IV and the victorious Yorks. But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s power and the happiness of those around him.

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   After a long civil war between the royal family of York and the royal family of Lancaster, England enjoys a period of peace under King Edward IV and the victorious Yorks. But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s power and the happiness of those around him.

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   Key Points of the Structure. Exposition (Act 1): Introduces Richard’s character and ambition, setting up the central conflict. Rising Action (Act 2): Richard’s manipulation and scheming intensify, driving the plot forward. Climax (Act 3): Richard achieves his goal and becomes king, marking the peak of his power.

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   This section looks at Richard III by William Shakespeare; here you will find English Literature revision notes on the quotes, characters, the key themes, the structure and summary, the language and the historical context of the play.

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   Richard III Summary. Jealous and crippled, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England and uses manipulation and deceit to achieve his goal. He murders his brothers, nephews, and any opposition to become King Richard III.

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