Richard III
We started reading Richard III today. I’ve never read a historical Shakespeare play before; I’m not sure what to expect.
My first impressions are good, though. I like the language and the concept of the play. It describes Richard’s sudden rise to power and monstrosity, which prove to be somewhat fascinating to me. His disability, or “rudely stamp’d” figure could also be a symbol for his “rudely stamp’d” morality. He is a self-proclaimed villain, much like Iago from Othello. Both Iago and Richard III have a good number of asides and soliliquys to inform the audience of their intentions.
I look forward to reading my first Shakespeare historical play. This one has gotten a lot of acclaim and has been performed by incredibly talented actors.
