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How does Shakespeare reveal Richard III’s characteristics and skills to be both repulsive and somehow impressive the first Act of the play?
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How does Shakespeare reveal Richard III's characteristics and skills to be both repulsive and somehow impressive the first Act of the play? Richard III is a dramatic and historic play by William Shakespeare, set in the 15th century. The play tells us the story of Richard III, and how he disposes of the royal family one by one, so he can become King. Soon after victory against the Scottish, Richard's father, the king, who was also named Richard, died, leaving Richard's younger brother Edward as the heir to the throne. Richard who has been waiting for his chance to become King, is angered, and plots a ruthless, but cunning plan to become King. Despite being physically disabled, Richard has the mind of a genius, his ruthless plan will certainly lead him to the throne. The audience has a mixture of reactions to Richard's character, at first, after hearing how he longs...
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