What motivated Shakespeare to portray Richard III as such a complex villain?
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What motivated Shakespeare to portray Richard III as such a complex villain?
Did anyone else find Richard's monologues as compelling as disturbing? Why do they resonate so strongly?
How do you think the play's portrayal of Richard shapes modern perceptions of historical figures?