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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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   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...

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   Synopsis and plot overview of Shakespeare's Richard III. 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.

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   Get all the key plot points of William Shakespeare's Richard III on one page. From the creators of SparkNotes.

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   Sep 26, 2020 · Here is a brief Richard III summary: Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is determined to gain the crown of England from his brother, the Yorkist King Edward IV. He woos the widow, Lady Ann, at the funeral of her father-in-law, King Henry VI.

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   Plot Summary. Richard puts his plan to become king into action, first turning King Edward against his brother Clarence, having him imprisoned and later murdered.

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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 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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   Why did Richard III marry Lady Ann?

   • Richard III, Duke of Gloucester, marries Lady Ann at the funeral of her father-in-law, King Henry VI. He is determined to gain the crown of England from his brother, King Edward IV. Lady Ann yields to his advances and accepts him as her husband.

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   From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Richard III Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.