Some possible essay/cw topics.
Work in progress; updated August 2006.
Examine the ways in which Shakespeare presents the different sides of Richard's
character to us
Examine the ways in which appearance and reality are presented in RIII
Examine the ways in which the female characters are presented to us
Analyse the role/function of the soliloquies in RIII
Investigate the way in which R is presented to us as a tragic rather than
simply a historical figure
Though thoroughly dislikeable, R nevertheless attracts audience sympathy, drawing
us in as co-conspirators.Examine how Shakespeare achieves this.
Examine the presentation of courtship/family relationships in RIII
Examine the ways Shakespeare presents both a study of the politics of power
and a study of human nature in RIII
Discuss the play as a study in conscience.
Examine the extent to which this a play about actors and acting.
Some essay titles may be found at here
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