Richard the Duke of Gloucester and eventually crowned King Richard III is deformed in body and twisted in mind. ... The audience of Richard III experiences a complex, ambiguous, and highly changeable relationship with Richard. ... Shakespeare consistently creates the impression that there is more to Richard than we can begin to grasp. ... Shakespeare uses these to control the audience's impression of Richard, enabling him to work his deceptive charms on the audience. ... Shakespeare intrigues readers with the workings of Richard's mind and even asks them to sympathize with Richard...

• Word Count: 1143
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate