Richard III - Critical Quotes

Question 1

Richard as scourge of God

Answer 1

‘God’s agent in a predetermined plan of divine retribution’
Rossiter

Question 2

Significance of women

Answer 2

‘Richard III is unusual in the history plays in the prominence of its female characters’
Dollimore

Question 3

Richard as lord protector

Answer 3

‘The guardian from hell’
Nina Levine

Question 4

Richard’s villainy

Answer 4

‘Richard is the ultimate villain’
Moseley

Question 5

Richard’s Machiavellian schemes

Answer 5

‘Machiavellian politician’
Frank Rich

Question 6

Richard’s scheming

Answer 6

‘Richard does nothing but plot and scheme for his own gain’
Harry Cunningham

Question 7

Hasting’s hubris

Answer 7

‘Colossal complacency’
Paul Prescott

Question 8

Richard and Bham’s relationship

Answer 8

‘An infernal marriage’
Paul Prescott

Question 9

Richard’s control over the audience

Answer 9

‘It is impossible to resist Richard’s terrifying charm’
Bloom

Question 10

Impact of women

Answer 10

‘Women have an important role in diverting sympathy from Richard’
Lull