Question

Analyze the opening speech by Richard III in act I, scence, of Richard III and explain the central idea. What does the speech reveal about his character?

Answer 1

Richard gives a short speech detailing his plot against his brother Clarence, who comes before him as heir to the throne of England. Richard has just succeeded in having Clarence arrested and it as a prisoner that Clarence walks onto the stage, guarded by Sir Robert Brackenbury.

"Richard asks Clarence what the reason for his arrest is. Clarence replies that someone told King Edward that a person with a name starting with the letter "G" would cause his family to lose the throne. Since Clarence's full name is George, Duke of Clarence, he was considered to be the primary suspect. Richard complains that this arrest is the result of the women plotting against Clarence, most notably Queen Elizabeth and possibly also Mrs. Shore."

he made a plot against his brother 

Answer 2

Answer:

Richard III starts the play at the beginning with a speech. Richard’s self-hatrd is revealed when he hints at how jealous he is of his brother. Richard’shate for his appearance comes through when he mopes about how he was born premature. Later, Richard believes that everyone is either a hero, or a villian. Richard reveals his plan to try to become king of England. Richard talks about war and a celebration. By including war and celebration, Shakespeare causes the audience to think that peace will be short-lived. Richard decides to become a villain and make everyone else unhappy too.

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