Richard II / Character of Henry Bolingbroke
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A 5 page paper characterizing Henry IV in Shakespeare's play, 'Richard II'. Shows Henry's rite of passage in his determination to right the wrongs perpetrated by Richard II in stealing Henry's family land and fortune, as well as his determination to rid England of a despotic king. Three additional sources cited.
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Richard III - Shakespeare's Treatment Of Women In His Political Plays
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In this extremely well-written 8 page essay, the writer is concerned with how, in Richard III, women are given great clout,-- yet are disempowered at the same time. The phenomenon of Shakespeare's treatment of women is then compared with such in other plays (i.e., Henry IV - VII). It is concluded that Richard III is distinct in that the power Shakespeare takes from women is not only the power to curse and seduce; it is also the power to transcend the frame of historical representation, the ability to address the audience directly without the knowledge of the other characters, etc; Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Richard III in William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Richard the Third" and Josephine Tey's "Daughter of Time"
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the portrayal of King Richard III, explain the reasons for the differences in characterization, and consider how the depiction of other historical events have been perceived differently. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Richard III's Attitude Towards Women: Shakespeare
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A 7 page paper which analyzes Richard III's attitudes towards women in Shakespeare's play. The women discussed are Lady Anne, Queen Margaret, and Queen Elizabeth. No additional sources cited.
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Shakespeare: Richard II and Richard III
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A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the relationship between Buckingham and Richard III, in Shakespeare's "Richard III," with the relationship between the Duke of York and Richard II in Shakespeare's "Richard II." No additional sources cited.
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The Concept of Evil in Ian McKellan's Richard III
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A 6 page paper discussing filmmaker Ian McKellan's version of Shakespeare's history play. It concludes that evil is not a state of being; it is an active verb, and evil remains evil regardless of its causes. An added section provides some history of the Globe and Blackfriar's theaters. No additional sources cited.
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The Reputation of Richard III
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This 7 page paper considers the issue of the reputation of Richard III. For centuries, historians and writers of historical fiction have considered the reputation of Richard III, and have offered dichotomous perspectives on this British monarch's actions, his beliefs, and even his religious ideologies. While some claimed that Richard was one of the most infamous and questionable monarchs in British history, others have argued that the claims against Richard III were made for political reasons, and have not withstood the brunt of a historical assessment regarding the veracity of claims made. This paper considers the nature of the debated elements of Richard's character and actions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Various Scenes in Shakespeare’s “Richard III”
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A ten page paper describing the events and significance of five pivotal scenes from this play: Act I, Scene 2; Act II, Scene 1; Act III, Scene 1; and Act IV, Scenes 3 and 4. The paper shows how Shakespeare demonstrates that evil may triumph for a short time, but good will win in the end. Bibliography lists two sources.
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