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To cement his kingship and preclude usurpers to the throne, King Richard wants to marry Queen Elizabeth’s daughter. Their union would join the two familial lines that have been vying for the throne. Richard, as he always does, here attempts to sway the queen with language.
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Richard III is an intense exploration of the psychology of...
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Richard, in the meantime, tries to consolidate his power. He...
- Richard III
Richard, in the meantime, tries to consolidate his power. He has his wife, Queen Anne, murdered, so that he can marry young Elizabeth, the daughter of the former Queen Elizabeth and the dead King Edward. Though young Elizabeth is his niece, the alliance would secure his claim to the throne.
By using a soliloquy, William Shakespeare is able to reveal that Richard has already decided to become a villain. He frames his villainy as a choice made due to skill, suggesting that because he cannot succeed as a “lover” at court, he has to use other methods to gain power.
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.
Well-known quotes from Richard III in the order in which they appear in the play. Anthony Sher as Richard III
These are Queen Elizabeth's words to Richard as he attempt to persuade her to allow his marriage to her daughter, and thereby cementing his reign.
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