Characters
Stanley's dream of the boar.
What is an example of foreshadowing in the play?
Clarence dreaming that he pushes his brother into the sea
How is Clarence's murder foreshadowed?
The physical manifestation of Richard's wickedness
What is the symbolic role of Richard's deformity?
The man who was murdered by his own brother.
In Shakespeare's play, who is Clarence?
"I, like a child, will go by thy direction"
Give an example of a simile in the play
Richard uses language intelligently and persuasively
Elizabeth of York
Who does Richard III marry after Lady Anne?
The War of the Roses
Which civil war is the backdrop to the play?
At first a widow, then married to King Richard, then murdered by him.
What happens to Lady Anne?
"This sickly land might solace as before"
What is an example of personification in the play?
"I am determined to prove a villain, and hate the idle pleasure of the days"
Which quote from the beginning of the play illustrating Richard's evil scheming?
The murderer that killed Clarence.
Who is the "First Murderer"?
The House of Tudor over the House of York
The most faithful accomplice to Richard III, later murdered by him.
Who is Buckingham?
The boar
Which animal is associated with Richard III?
"...thou art a traitor! Off with his head! Now by Saint I swear I will not dine until I see the same"
How does Richard III comdemn Lord Hastings?
Refusing to support Richard's bid for the throne
Why was Hastings killed?
The man who Richard at the Battle of Bosworth Field, replacing him as king
Who is Richmond?
Through Queen Margaret's curses
The Woodvilles
What terrifies Richard III towards the end of the play?
A car park in Leicester
Where was the grave of Richard III recently found?