Richard is the main character in Shakespeare's play; the author presents him as a villain who does wicked things intentionally to satisfy his selfish desires and achieve his goals. ... Apart from his ill intention, the villainous nature of Richard is also revealed through his physical deformities, making him look extremely unattractive. ... Satan disobeys God, and the uprising led by him in the Heaven results in the fall of Satan and angels from the light to darkness and suffering. ... Nevertheless, his pride, defiance, and desire to gain more authority than God makes him rebel against Go...

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