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Dramatically, yes. A story about a wicked man who claws his way to the top of the heap only to find that he cannot hold on to the power he has won is compelling. A similar plot was used by Shakespeare in Macbeth, and formed the basis of gangster films like Little Caesar and The Public Enemy.
Historically, not so much so. As we are pretty much convinced that the skeleton under the parking lot was, in fact, that of Richard, the massive hump and withered arm are seen to be a creation of Tudor Propaganda. So, too, is the laying at Richard's door of blame for the death of anyone who happened to die at that time. One might look skeptically at the Richard III society and other whitewashers who have tried to clear Richard from all possible blame for anything, but there can be no question that the warped Tudor account on which, perforce, Shakespeare based his play was wildly inaccurate.
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∙ 6y agoDramatically, yes. A story about a wicked man who claws his way to the top of the heap only to find that he cannot hold on to the power he has won is compelling. A similar plot was used by Shakespeare in Macbeth, and formed the basis of gangster films like Little Caesar and The Public Enemy.
Historically, not so much so. As we are pretty much convinced that the skeleton under the parking lot was, in fact, that of Richard, the massive hump and withered arm are seen to be a creation of Tudor Propaganda. So, too, is the laying at Richard's door of blame for the death of anyone who happened to die at that time. One might look skeptically at the Richard III society and other whitewashers who have tried to clear Richard from all possible blame for anything, but there can be no question that the warped Tudor account on which, perforce, Shakespeare based his play was wildly inaccurate.
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What are the first lines in Richard III shakespeares play?
Now is the winter of our discontent.
Was shakespeares play Richard the Third based in Scotland?
No, Richard III was based in England.The only Shakespeare play based in Scotland is Macbeth.
What are shakespeares 5 best history plays?
"Best" is of course a subjective thing, but the most popular are Richard II, the two parts of Henry IV, Henry V and Richard III.
How is Richard from Shakespeare's Richard III a machiavellian leader?
Richard from Shakespeare's play Richard III is a Machiavellian leader because he pretends to be godly and moral but will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He pretends to be religious but he is acting like a devil.
What happens to Richard at the end of Shakespeares Richard III?
As in the play Macbeth, which it strongly resembles, the tyrant king is overthrown by an invader who then assumes the throne. Richard meets the invader Richmond at Bosworth Field, gets unhorsed, says his immortal line "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!", fights Richmond toe-to-toe at first onstage then off. Richmond returns alone, saying "The day is ours, the bloody dog is dead."
What are the first lines in Richard III shakespeares play?
Now is the winter of our discontent.
What 1961 Steinbeck novel took it's title from the first line in Shakespeares Richard III?
The Winter of Our Discontent
Was shakespeares play Richard the Third based in Scotland?
No, Richard III was based in England.The only Shakespeare play based in Scotland is Macbeth.
What are shakespeares 5 best history plays?
"Best" is of course a subjective thing, but the most popular are Richard II, the two parts of Henry IV, Henry V and Richard III.
Who murdered his nephews and declared himself king in 1483 in shakespeares books?
King Richard III is believed to have had his young Nephews King Edward V and Prince Richard Duke of York killed some time during 1483.
When did Richard III of Capua die?
Richard III of Capua died in 1120.
When was Richard III released?
Richard III was released on 12/29/1995.
What was the Production Budget for Richard III?
The Production Budget for Richard III was $9,200,000.
When was Richard III crowned?
Richard III was coronated on6 July 1483.
How tall is Richard Lee Ferguson III?
Richard Lee Ferguson III is 6'.
Does Richard and elizabeth marry in Richard III?
no
When was King Richard III born?
king Richard the III was born in 1452 on the 2nd of October
