Throughout the play, Richard portrays himself as a strong-willed man who knows what he wants and will do whatever it takes to achieve his desires. Everyone around him falls prey to his manipulation and are fooled into thinking that he's confident, kind and just. Yet, beneath Richard's poised exterior looms a heart that's torn between his desire for power and the monster of his conscience that dwells just below the surface of his mind.

Feeling as if he's inadequate without being king, Richard's primary goal is to be powerful and have control over everyone. He goes on a murderous rampage, killing everyone in his way and ignoring the conscience that lies d

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