Richard the third Act 3 Summary

the first scene begins with the welcoming of Prince Edward by Richard and Buckingham. Prince Edward is speaking to Richard saying he wishes more of his uncles were there to welcome him. This is where Richard attempts to begin manipulating the prince.He tells the prince that those uncles he wants are dangerous and that God kept them away because the prince didn't need fake friends.Seeing past what Richard had said the prince was smart and disagreed.After, others such as Hastings and Lord Meyer, the Prince asked for his mother and his brother to only find out that they were hiding in the sanctuary of the church. Buckingham calls what the Queen Elizabeth did a peevish course and asked the Cardinal if he would persuade the Queen to send the Prince, and if she doesn't he sends Hastings as well to "from her jealous arms pluck him". The Cardinal refuses as it is a blessed sanctuary Elizabeth resides and he would fee guilty of of sin. Buckingham retorts calling the Cardinal senseless and then trying to convince him that the young Prince York, did not agree to sanctuary terms as the queen did. The Cardinal agrees but Prince Edward does not think it is a good idea. Furthermore, Richard murmurs to himself that the Prince would not be living much longer.
             Prince Edward begins to speak of when he becomes the King and how he wishes to be brave just like Julius Caesar. Cardinal and Hastings return with the Prince York. He is to stay at the Tower of London but says he does not want to because Clarence his uncle was jailed and murdered there, but after joking conversations of him living with Richard as well as other uncles the boys eventually go to the Tower. Buckingham, Catesby and Richard then begging to talk about their plot for Richard to become king, but Catesby does not think that Hastings would go along with the plan. Buckingham even though decides that he would find out. After, at the council meeting Richard and associated discuss how they are going to overthrow and gain the crown. Richard says he wants the queen family members murdered at Promfret castle.lastly, buckingham goes to talk to Hasting and Richard tells him if Hastings does not agree "chop off his head."

Introduction

The symbolism of the title is the most important feature of the narrative with reference to the text, read, discuss the extent to which this is true.

In the play ‘Richard the Third’ and the novel ‘The great Gatsby’ symbolism can be found. Symbolism is a figure of speech in which a person, object or situation is given another meaning other than its literal one. The question statement claims that symbolism in the title is the most important feature of the narratives but I detest that. Though I agree that there is symbolism within the title and book ‘The great Gatsby,’ I do feel that symbolism shares its importance with Imagery. The title does speak to the theme of the story which is about the great life of a man named Gatsby. In this novel there are a lot of themes, as well as other devices for example motifs and juxtaposition. They all seem to bring an important sequence within the novel, hinting clues or giving us more of an insider into Gatsby’s life. Examples can be found numerous times throughout the book. An example of symbolism in the book is the green light which signifies Gatsby’s hope. Symbolism is one of the most recurring devices in the novel, but it also comes hand in hand with imagery as the green light is seen but signifies something other than a light. Also, another example which is motifs are the areas of which the characters were living (east and west egg and the wastelands). Motifs can be defined as recurring subjects, themes or contrasts within a narrative. Secondly, in the title of the drama ‘Richard the Third’ I disagree with the problem statement as there is not only a lack of symbolism in the title but not a very frequent occurrence in the play itself. The Play as well contains motifs, for example Clarence’s dream about Richard murdering him. Mostly in the drama are soliloquies which are a type of monologue that is to the audience from a character and can be heard by no one else (other characters).  The play opens with a soliloquy by the main character, Richard and can be found many times throughout the play. Exposition and monologues are a very prevalent coming hand in hand with foreshadowing. Foreshadowing is defined to be the relaying of hints of what is going to occur in the story, and the play as Richard continuously gave readers insight into what his evil plans are to be. 

King Richard the Third Act 2 Summary

King Edward VI, his wife, and the others enter and Edward VI begins to tell them that there is much hostility among them and that they should forgive each other and restore peace among the family. They pretend to like the other but after much encouragement made peace just as Richard enters. Edward then speaks of peace to Richard to which he retorts with a speech about peace, giving compliments and admiring the surrounding guest as well as apologizing. Elizabeth”A holy day” she called it saying all is forgiven and peace is restored. They then begin to talk about Clarence and releasing him from prison, Richard then announced that Clarence is dead. This was a shock to everyone but Richard accused Elizabeth of knowing. The king becomes more ill feeling guilty about the death of his brother, blaming himself for the sad occurrence. Elizabeth tells them the truth and they cry out of sadness.

The mother of all the brothers is now in the castle comforting Clarence’s children about his death though them not knowing. They do ask though as their grandmother refers to them as orphans but she still denies. She grieves his death believing it was Richard who did it. She knows that he is capable and is very evil. She and Elizabeth lament about the doings of evil doings of Richard talking about the people he has killed. The duchess of York wished she never gave birth to Richard.

King Edward suddenly dies and Elizabeth is advised that her son, the prince should come to lanchester because he would be the heir to the throne. Richard and Buckingham offer to escort Prince Edward. Three citizens are on the streets talking about King Edwards’s death. They share among each other saying that they don’t like Richard because he seems dangerous and deceptive and that he has a great thirst for power. Also, though one remains hopeful the citizens refute saying that Prince Edward is too young to rule. In the castle Richard and Buckingham plan comes to play as it is announced by a messenger that Elizabeth’s kinsmen have been arrested and imprisoned in a place people often are killed. Elizabeth seemingly about safety decides to leave and the duchess of York agrees to go with her 

King Richard the Third Act 1 Summary

Act one begins with Richard’s soliloquy. This where Richard speaks about King Edward Iv starting a war that was finally over restoring peace, as well as himself being dealt a bad hand in life. The most important part of the soliloquy is when Richard revealed his ultimate goal was to prove himself to be a villain and commit dangerous acts to become King. He hates his brothers tell his plans to murder them.

 His brother Clarence then enters the room and Richard pretends to be concerned. Clarence is being sentenced to prison by their older brother King Edward Iv who is ill and paranoid because his name is “George.” Further pretending his concern Richard assures Clarence that he would try everything in his power to get Clarence released from prison. After he leaves, Richard then beings promising his death. Hastings enters and Richards speaks to him asking about his imprisonment telling Clarence is too be sentenced too. He is then told about his brother to which he finds out is very ill, weak and melancholy.

 Scene two Richard complains that he is ugly and deformed and incapable to be happy or love and have anyone to love him. Also, Lady Anne comes in cursing death upon. Telling him how evil he is because she thinks that Richard killed her recently deceased husband son of King Henry VI and him as well. In speaking to Lady Anne Richard both denies and admits that he killed King Henry. She expresses her hate for him and he retorts by telling her she is no better than anyone else. He then begins to court her by giving her compliments to which she reacts angered but seemingly like it. Also he gives her the opportunity to kill him which she did not.

King Edward is more ill and everyone is gathered in his room. They are concerned that the king is growing sicker and is aiming towards his death bed. Elizabeth had also been complain about Richards hostile behavior which is unfitting of a king Richard then enters and causes a ruckus. He accuses Elizabeth of putting in the king’s head suspicions of their brother who in now in jail. Margret then hopes to Elizabeth that she see her family die in front of her by Richard as he did her family

Lastly, Clarence has a dream in prison that Richard killed him. He woke up telling his guard about the dream. Not too long after murderers that were hired by Richard appeared and told the guard to leave and proceeded to kill Clarence. Clarence told them that Richard would find out it was them just to be told that Richard was the one who sent them.