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Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1591, depicting the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of England.[1] The play is grouped…
- Introduction
- Date and text
- Performance
- Dramatis Personae
- Synopsis
- Themes and motifs
- Notable stage performances of Richard III
- Adaptations and Cultural References
- Notes and references
- Further reading
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What are some instances where Richard uses good word choice and persusasive language in order to gain political power and/or loyalty?


