Richard III Discussion Q's
1. Build up a picture of Richard from what other people say about him.Anne’s sees Richard as a heartless evil man, incapable of love and compassion. She also sees that he does not care if people have to be killed in order for him to secure his place on the throne. Her view of Richard is articulated with her curses, often referring to him as a devil. She knows that he is the one behind the death of her husband and father-in-law and still accepts his ring. Anne: What black magician conjures up this fiend To stop devoted charitable deeds? (p28) Anne: What, do you tremble? Are you all afraid? Alas, I blame you not, for you are mortal, And mortal eyes cannot endure the devil. Avaunt, thou dreadful minister of hell! Thou hadst but power over his mortal body — His soul thou canst not have; therefore, be gone, (p29) Anne: Foul devil, for God’s sake, hence, and trouble us For thou hast made the happy earth thy hell, Filled it with cursing cries and deep exclaims. If thou delight to view thy heinous deeds, Behold this pattern of thy butcheries. O gentlemen, see, see! Dead Henry’s wounds Open their congealed mouths and bleed afresh! Blush, blush, thou lump of foul deformity,
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Approximate Word count = 2592
Approximate Pages = 10 (250 words per page double spaced)
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