What is Richard the third by Shakespeare about?
What is Richard the third by Shakespeare about? Jealous and crippled, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England and uses manipulation and deceit to achieve his goal. He murders his brothers, nephews, and any opposition to become King Richard III. In the end, Henry of Richmond raises an army, kills Richard in battle, and becomes King Henry VII. Why did Shakespeare write Richard the Third? William Shakespeare was reliant on patronage. He needed an income. It is fairly certain that one of his early patrons was Ferdinando Stanley, Lord Strange. In fact Lord Strange's Men are linked to...