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Richard believes his plot for power will work when the history of his family says otherwise—the Yorks only obtained the throne by murdering the sitting king. By relying on treachery and murder to come to power, Richard builds his kingdom on slippery ground.
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Richard’s concerns show that he understands the power of...
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But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s...
- Richard III: Richard III Quotes
Richard’s concerns show that he understands the power of language, not just in himself but in others. If Clarence manipulates the executioners, Richard’s plot could be foiled. Richard knows he is not invincible and understands he must move to consolidate power quickly.
Richard III tracks Richard 's bloodthirsty ascent to power. The play is almost all action – it contains less meditation and soliloquy than many of Shakespeare's plays – and nearly every action is orchestrated by Richard to facilitate his own rise to the crown.
Well-known quotes from Richard III in the order in which they appear in the play. Anthony Sher as Richard III
But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s power and the happiness of those around him. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard begins to aspire secretly to the throne—and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become king.
Richard III explores the corrupting nature of unchecked ambition and power. Richard’s manipulation, ruthlessness, and moral decay ultimately lead to his downfall. Through the key quotes and moments in the play, Shakespeare reveals the consequences of tyranny and the inevitable triumph of justice.
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A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Richard III. Find out more about his desire to be King no matter what, his rise to power and his short reign
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