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A defining feature between these two men’s fate is Richard’s dependence on good fortune through divine intervention, whereas Henry and Machiavelli rely on free will, what they themselves can do to manipulate the situation. Richard calls upon God to defend him, thinking that he can manipulate God’s will to fit his desires, “angels fight, weak men must fall, for heaven still guards the right” (III.ii pg 409) This idea of unearthly abilities that allow him to manipulate nature itself, even England is

Richard knew what it was like to be king and to have his kingdom taken from him. He had power and he was always working to gain more power, but in the end, he lost it all. In result to Richard losing power, he has to hand over the crown to Henry. At this point, Henry now has gone from little power to ruling the kingdom. Henry’s son, Hal, also gets a taste of power. The power of Christ is also a focus that Shakespeare uses in his plays as he looks into the fate of each individual and how the power

Shakespeare’s history plays are not his most popular plays, but through them Shakespeare comments on a controversial topic in a Christian England: the belief of a divinely appointed king. Under the rule of Richard II, a troubled England began to question loyalty to a flawed but rightful and divinely appointed king. The presence of Bolingbroke, a strong, popular leader who seemed much more fit for the crown than Richard II, furthered the country’s lack of confidence in Richard II. In Shakespeare’s

Chadwick Petty William Shakespeare Hum1030 The Reign of Richard II “With Richard II, then, Shakespeare turns to the events that had launched England’s century of crisis” (Bevington, 2014). “These events were still fresh and relevant to Elizabethan minds” (Bevington, 2014). “To begin with, we should not underestimate Richard’s attractive qualities, as a man and even as a king” (Bevington, 2014). “Richard is consistently more impressive and majestic than his rival, Bolingbroke”

“We were not born to sue, but to command” (Bevington, 2014). King Richard II was born to rule England. He came from a long line of English leaders. King Richard II played a very important part by leading his country and serving his country in their military. Early during King Richard II’s reign as king he seemed to be doing great, but he soon took a drastic downward turn. He was betrayed from within his own family. King Richard II was born to be a leader, but his strong presence in the military

What is leadership? It is defined as being an action leading a group or organization. It involves being able to take control of certain situations, and leading in the correct direction. Being a leader takes great knowledge and skill. It involves one being able to make smart decisions in order for his/her congregation to come out as successful. A leader must also know, that it is wise to have people in his/her corner to advise them of good or bad decisions. President Barack Obama has his Vice-President

Thesis Statement: King Henry the Second’s leadership failures came about because of a few unethical activities and bad fundamental leadership decisions which prompted an uprising of the people who eventually overthrew him. I. Introduction A. The play by William Shakespeare “Tragedy of King Richard the Second” is an excellent example of how not to be a leader as it relates to King Richard II (Higginbotham,2014). B. In the beginning, it seems King Henry II is a mighty King with great leadership as

the Captains were not sure at the time if the unknown Indians were indeed Delaware allied. Next, I call Mr. Felix Donnelly to the stand. Me: Mr. Donnelly, what is your profession? Mr. Donnelly: Call me Felix, please. I am the keeper of the Lancaster Jail. Me: Did you witness the so-called slaughter that took place there on the 27 of December? Felix: Yes. Me: Did the Indians attack the rioters with the billets of wood that they seized? Felix: Yes (Rupp 358) Me: Thank you Felix, there will

One of the greatest components of textual work is its ability to be translated into different mediums of art. Throughout history, inspiration has been drawn from written works as a means to convey a new perspective on an old story: paintings depicting biblical scenes, stage plays, ballads, films and even youtube videos. In today’s society, it has become commonplace for written work to be converted into a visual medium, most notably films. Cinema provides distinct options to explore stories in a way

In both Titus Andronicus and Richard II the protagonist must face adversity and prove to their respective enemies that they have not been defeated. Titus is put in a position where he made a deal that was broken and Richard has been robbed of his title as king from Bolingbroke. Both characters use their metaphors when speaking to prove to everyone that they are still powerful when their pride has been stolen from them. In Act III Scene I, Titus Andronicus cuts off his hand because he made a deal