The Tragedy Of King Richard III: Richard

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unfinished" (I, i, 19). This deformity would be an outward indication to the audience of the viciousness of his spirit. The concept of Richard's physical isolation is reinforced in his dealings with Anne. She calls him "thou lump of foul deformity" and "fouler toad" during their exchange. Despite these insults, however, she still makes time to talk to Richard, and by the end of their exchange, she has taken his ring. Physical isolation in Richard's deformity wins sympathy from the audience as he is offered pity in his condition. Richard uses his deformity as a tool against the other characters, to portray them as victimizing Richard. Thus, the sense of tragedy is lessened by his own actions, although his isolation becomes greater as the play progresses.
Richard's spiritual isolation is conveyed through his lack of conscience in his murderous acts. Richard isolates himself from God, as he claims to be above God's law and only uses religion as a tool to appear Holy person ...

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