In this novel we see great differences in Richards attitude and manner from act one to act four. ... Richard in the first act appears to be a very intellectual villain he knows what to do and exactly how to do it in order to persuade people in supporting what he wants. ... In act four Richard has finally achieved his ultimate goal and that is attaining the thrown. But this isn't enough for dear Richard he feels know that he must secure his title, but instead of using his skills at deception and manipulation to achieve clearly defined, difficult-to-achieve goals, he has started killing...

• Word Count: 466
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Similarly the concurrent exploration of freedom (for Nora) is eventually defined through each act, to eventuate an epiphonic realisation of her husband, and the society in which she lives. ... Nora is portrayed as delicate, fragile, and as the title aptly implies: doll-like. ... Nora's frivolity in the opening act is consumed by a sense of higher purpose, once exposed to the true nature of her husbands love, and the realisation of societies foibles. ...

• Word Count: 707
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate