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that Edward was
illegitimate because of his other lover, but, is it better and
more respectable to not be able to have love or to have several
loves? A King should be able to love to rule a Kingdom otherwise
he may be a ruthless killer as Shakespeare demonstrates in the
play.
Gaining the hand of a woman not only makes a King look
worthy to love but also is used for political gains. Richard
himself demonstrates this as he ruthlessly goes after Ann after
killing her lover and her Father. Through manipulation but not
by his heart he gains Ann’s hand. So, he does gain a woman for
political strength but he still does not fulfill the trait of a
King as a loving individual.
Why does Richard believe he should be King? He seems to
possess only one quality which his brothers have: to be born of
Royalty. One other quality exists in his favor, but is
questionable. Richard is a good leader. Yet, he leads through
fear. For example, in Act 5 Richard demands ...

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admits this in his opening speech when he says “I am determined
to prove a villain/ And hate the idle pleasures of these days.”
(1.1.30-31). Shakespeare implies that manipulation tends to be a
trait of Kings, and some even gain the throne by it. Although,
the crowd doesn’t cheer for Richard when it is announced he is
the new king making a statement that he really shouldn’t be the
King. When Buckingham returns to Richard after announcing to the
people that he has been crowned he says to Richard “Now, by the
holy mother of our Lord,/ The citizens are mum, say not a word.”
(3.7.2-3) The silent statement of the citizens is clear, Richard
is ...

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