Richard III | Study Guide

William Shakespeare

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Author

William Shakespeare

Years Written

c. 1592–94

Type

Play

Genre

Drama, History

About the Title

Richard III concerns the rise and fall of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who has helped his brother Edward seize the English throne. With Edward on his deathbed, Richard clears his own path to the crown through murder and deceit, ruling briefly as Richard III before he is himself deposed.

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Spouses Brothers Enemies Enemies Enemies Henchman Spouses Brothers Brothers King Richard III Archvillain; kills and schemes his way to the crown Lady Anne Widowed princess; reluctantly marries Richard, her husband's killer Queen Margaret Angry, sorrowful widow; puts a curse on Richard and others Duke of Buckingham Unprincipled seeker of power and wealth Earl of Richmond Heroic rebel army leader; unites warring York and Lancaster houses Queen Elizabeth Widowed monarch; tries to protect her family from powerful foes King Edward IV Ailing monarch; longs for peace among his nobles Duke of Clarence High-ranking nobleman; trusts Richard to a fault
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Characters

King Richard III Lady Anne Queen Elizabeth Duke of Buckingham Earl of Richmond Queen Margaret

Symbols

Tower of London White Boar Curses and Prophecies Ghosts

Themes

Deceit and Betrayal Verbal Manipulation Family Ties
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