Loncraine’s 1995 film of Shakespeare’s Richard III play‚ while considerably altered to fit in with the context of the industrial 1930’s timeframe‚ still retains the values and themes of Shakespeare’s Richard III play such as Richard’s rampant thirst for power‚ the familiar good versus evil theme and influence of persuasive language‚ otherwise known as propaganda. Richard is portrayed as a Hitler figure in the film using similar colours and uniform to the Nazis. The key distinction between the
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Shakespeare portrayed John of Gaunt and King Richard III the way he did because of the political issues and constraints presented to him during his time period. When writing Queen Margaret of Anjou’s role in Richard III‚ however‚ Shakespeare degraded her political influence and public figure because of the social norms and superstitions that confined women under during the Elizabethan era. Yet‚ according to modern-day historian Jacob Abbott‚ there was more to Margaret than Shakespeare told his readers
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Evil - Richard III appears to be almost the personification of evil - physically deformed and with no redeeming qualities. He is very intelligent‚ but outrageous and‚ at times‚ amusing to read. He is a classic villain‚ mocking traditions‚ sadistic‚ untrustworthy and with a lack of conscience. Ambition - again‚ mainly seen in Richard as he sacrifices and kills without mercy in order to gain the throne. He also proposes to marry Lady Anne in the hope of producing heirs and building his dynasty‚ making
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ways to control a society‚ yet it impacts the society in a negative way when it comes to distributing rights and opportunities. That is‚ since it involves the worst issues within the government known as corruption. In William Shakespeare’s play‚ Richard III‚ and Aristophanes’ play‚ Lysistrata‚ both authors employ the major role and concept of power. Both Shakespeare’s and Aristophanes’ approach to power has influenced the understanding of power and through their examples; one can employ their ideas
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disastrous Yorkist family feud. The throne should have passed smoothly to his son; Edward V. This however didn’t happen due to his brother‚ Richard duke of Gloucester wanting the power; Edward changed his will on his death bed so his wishes weren’t clear; his marriage to Elizabeth Woodville. On his death a bitter family feud was started. Edward IV youngest brother‚ Richard‚ duke of Gloucester was powerful by himself due to Edward giving him lands in the north; this gave him power‚ men and was far away from
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illuminating.” How has your exploration of the connections between King Richard III and Looking for Richard moved you to a heightened appreciation of each text? William Shakespeare’s‚ King Richard III‚ and Al Pacino’s film‚ Looking for Richard‚ conversely explores key ideas and values portrayed in both texts. The comparison accentuates the deep similarity of ideas and values‚ which drive the two texts. Villainy and power in King Richard III highlights the values of moderation and stability of the Renaissance
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Richard the III: Shakespeare’s Frankenstein or History’s victim By: Joshua Mastin Shakespeare‚ English 233 Dr. Malkiel Choseed 5/17/12 Joshua Mastin Dr. Malkiel Choseed English 233 May 17‚ 2012 Richard the III: Shakespeare’s Frankenstein or History’s victim We’ve all heard this famous quote before “History is written by the victors” (Winston Churchill). These words are no truer than in Shakespeare’s play Richard III. In Shakespeare’s rendition he has created a character of
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An Evaluation of Robert H. Davis’ Interpretation of Richard III By: Mr. Michael R. McCaffrey This past Sunday‚ on October 20th around three o’clock in the afternoon‚ I had the pleasure to watch a play that was scripted into history centuries ago. Shakespeare left the world astounded during his time; through witty word play and perfected analogies he was eligible to infatuate not only the people of his time‚ but captivate those of more modern times today. These reenactments
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Henry V and Richard III depicted how two very different men rose to power and assumed the throne of England. Henry was an intelligent‚ driven young man who sought to reconstruct the civil war ravaged kingdom after the death of his father. Shakespeare presented Richard as a corrupt‚ sadistic villain who cared nothing for the English people except that they knew and feared his absolute authority. Both men‚ though‚ possessed the same focus and determination‚ which made the comparison and contrast of
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CONCERNING THE USE OF THE SUPERNATURAL IN FURTHERING THE PLOT OF RICHARD III On a technical level‚ Richard III is considered a historical play; it relates the events‚ if dramatized and romanticized‚ following the War of the Roses and the birth of the Tudor dynasty. However‚ Shakespeare’s use of supernatural themes and motifs in furthering the plot is somewhat out of character in its use in such a type of play; usually such themes and motifs form an unconscious backdrop from which the author
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