Research Paper On Richard III

How has your study of the connections between King Richard III and Looking for Richard deepened your understanding of the context of and values within, each text?

According to the article, titled "After digging up old bones, Britain argues: was King Richard III a villain?" written by the Washing Post, the central idea of this article is about King Richard III's life and whether or not he is a villain. For example, the author states "Before he was king, Richard III was a loyal supporter of his brother, Edward IV. Upon Edward's death, however, Richard usurped the crown from his brother's 12-year-old son, Edward V" (Washington Post, "After digging up old bones, Britain argues: was King Richard III a villain?", paragraph 5). This statement shows us a snippet of King Richard III's life and it also shows us how he was as a person before he became king. However it does not show the villainous acts he is accused

-Anne mostly in the dark enhancing her incomprehension, camera turns away from her or shows only as body parts to frame Richard’s body

Back problems? Ha yeah right! this could've been anyone dug up in that parking lot in London. No it is not the body of Richard III. Richard, a young man at the age of 32 died on August 22, 1485. It was at the Battle of Bosworth where he died, was this battle the same location where the body was found? Is the description of Richard from Shakespeare real or just another writers depiction of an evil man. who knows? Everyone in the day had strange body problems due to the lack of medical knowledge, what makes this person any different.

The house of Lancaster treats Richard very poorly, he grew up with a hateful mother and his family always put him after all of his brothers. His deformity has made him a monster to all around him. Even Queen Elizabeth believes that Richard is a “Foul spider” and a “Bunch-backed toad” (Richard III IV.iv. 84). Richard’s mother, the Duchess, also talks about Richard poorly.

The texts King Richard III and Looking for Richard both accept the centrality of power and the yearning for it, as a central plot driver and an assumed part of the human condition. However, each presents a different perspective as to the nature of power; its origins and morality.

Richard the Lionheart lived in London, England and was born in 1167 and He lived 32 years (1167-1199). Richards family was very big and ruled England and France. His parents were King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard was married in Cyprus on May 12, 1191 to Berengaria, now she was the queen of England. Eleanor still called herself queen as well as everybody else.

Military leader, William the Conqueror, was born in Normandy, France in 1028 B.C.E. . Williams younger years were filled with violence, and hardships became apart of his daily life. Growing into a teenager, the Battle of Hastings played an instrument part in his life, as William became the king of England. This man was a great leader, who was constantly seeking to conquer uncharted territories.

The wait is finally over! The bones of Richard III are really his because scientists have found that he had injuries from battle and a skeleton with a curve in it’s back. Scientists have discovered a lot about his grave, he had severe scoliosis, and many injuries to the head. Keep reading if you want to know the inside scoop about Richard III.

There is huge debate from both supporters and haters. The Richard III society claims that the facts we do know don’t support Shakespeare’s story. Recent evidence of two unidentifiable skeletons in the tower of London exists but isn’t conclusive. Richard still had the same possible motive as the play,the princes were in the way of the throne (Hicks, 362). If he isn’t guilty of this crime it could change the way he is viewed. The uncertainty leaves room for us to turn to the one source that is definitive, Shakespeare's play. Shakespeare used this uncertainty to gain our attention and amplify our accusations against Richard. Murdering relatives may have not been so appalling in its day ( University of Leicester, Web) but as time passes we continue to recoil and speculate, but it’s possible we will never know the

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