How Is Richard Presented As A Villain

In the play 'Richard III', the characters are an important part in the story. The characters of any story are the main reason the story advances. The characters and their personalities also play a major role in deciding the plot. In 'Richard III', William Shakespeare, the author, uses Richard's intelligence, wordplay, and wit to advance the story and characters.
There is no doubt about the fact that Richard is the villain of this play. He is also the protagonist, which is the leading character of any work of literature. Clearly, Richard wastes no time putting his evil plans into action. His first step out many more to come, was that he needed to get rid of his older brother, Clarence, since he was next in line for the throne. He tells us
He states that people hate him because he doesn't show false flattery, like everybody else does. In this occasion he is angered because of the meeting with King Edward. The meeting was to discuss the fact that he doesn't get along with any of them. At First Richard, implies that it is ridiculous for them to think that he hates them, but then goes on to say why he does. According to him, he hates them because they take all the fame, and that pretty much leaves the rest of the nobles in the shadow. He also voices his own opinion of Queen Elizabeth. He says that he thinks that she married into the royal family for her personal interest, not for love. Richard then turns his frustration on Queen Margaret, who has suddenly appeared from out of nowhere. He tells her that it's her own fault that she suffers. He also brings up the fact that she was always ill-mannered to his father, among other . Then when Margaret curses Richard, he takes it lightly and turns her own curse against her. He feigns compassion and encourages everyone to forgive Margaret out of the goodness of their hearts. These series of events further advances the story because now he has the nobles thinking that Queen Margaret is to blame for all the misfortunes in their aristocratic