Clarence's Loss Of Innocence

In lines 43-74 of the Shakespearean play Richard III, as Clarence has awakened from a horrible dream, he recalls the traumatic events that had passed by his eyes in a flash. Clarence shares his experience with the keeper of the Tower and vividly describes what he had gone through. Clarence gives the readers a clear vision of what happens after he dies. During his dream, his conscience kicks in by showing him the agony and acrimony of the people whose death he was responsible for in the battle of getting the power of the throne that he has recently won. Through his dream, Clarence is given an opportunity to see all the mistakes and betrayals he has made. After his dream, he also fights with the conscience and the feeling of love that he has on his family. …show more content…
This is because it adds euphony to this passage. This euphony allows the feeling of Clarence and his experience he had during his dream be conveyed effectively to the readers or the audience. This metonymy also gives insight into the character of Clarence. It describes the personality of Clarence because of his word choice. The readers get a sense that Clarence is a very poetic person and his choice of words are very elegant. One of the predominant themes in this passage is conscience and love. Clarence tells the keeper “Ah keeper, keeper, I have done these things/That now given evidence against my soul” (66-67). The conscience of Clarence had him realize that he has been an atrocious person. It also makes him realize that he is now going to suffer just like the people that suffered because of him. Clarence understands the consequences of his actions when he says “O God, if my deep prayers cannot appease thee, /But thou wilt be avenged on my misdeeds,” (69-70). These lines symbolize the character of Clarence by showing the audience/readers he is someone will admit to committing mistakes unlike other characters like Richard. The lines 66-70 signify how