In William Shakespeare’s Richard III, two important themes that take place in the play are power and manipulation. When humans get too greedy and ambitious, they become cold-hearted and inhuman. In this play, the main character, Richard, is craving for power; his need of power made him do anything to pursuit his goals and desires. Moreover, in order to gain the power he wants, Richard is constantly manipulating characters around him to fulfill his dream of becoming a king.
In the beginning of the play, Richard declares that he has no place in peacetime England, “... Why, I, in this weak piping time of peace, have no delight to pass away the time.” (I, 1, 24-25). In this line, Richard admits that his own advancement is the only thing he pays
In the beginning of the play, Richard declares that he has no place in peacetime England, “... Why, I, in this weak piping time of peace, have no delight to pass away the time.” (I, 1, 24-25). In this line, Richard admits that his own advancement is the only thing he pays