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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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   A list of important facts about William Shakespeare's Richard III, including setting, climax, protagonists, and antagonists.

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   Richard III Summary. Richard III is a play by William Shakespeare in which the manipulative Richard uses cruel and dishonest methods to usurp the throne of...

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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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   • Welcome to the LitCharts study guide on William Shakespeare's Richard III. Created by the original team behind SparkNotes, LitCharts are the world's best literature guides. A concise biography of William Shakespeare plus historical and literary context for Richard III. A quick-reference summary: Richard III on a single page.

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   What happens in Act 3 of King Richard?

   • Rising action Richard persuades Lady Anne, Prince Edward’s widow, to marry him; he has his brother Clarence murdered; he has the two young princes in line for the throne murdered . Climax In Act III, scene vii, Buckingham and others entreat Richard to accept the crown, which he pretends to refuse and then accepts.

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   What is the setting of Richard III?

   • Settings (place) Various palaces and locales in England Protagonist Richard III Major conflict Richard, the power-hungry younger brother of the king of England, longs to seize control of the throne, but he is far back in the line of succession.

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   What is the main conflict in Richard III?

   • Protagonist Richard III Major conflict Richard, the power-hungry younger brother of the king of England, longs to seize control of the throne, but he is far back in the line of succession. He plots and manipulates his way past the obstacles in his path to power, betraying and murdering with reckless abandon as he proceeds.

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   When was Richard III written?

   • Richard III by William Shakespeare, likely written around 1592-1594, is a historical tragedy that dramatizes the rise and fall of Richard III, the infamous Duke of Gloucester.

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   Literature Notes. Richard III. Play Summary. The Wars of the Roses (1455-1485) being over, Richard of Gloucester determines to gain the throne occupied by his brother, Edward IV. He first manages to turn Edward against the Duke of Clarence, who is imprisoned in the Tower on the charge of treason.