Shakespeare, W.Wright, A. W.2026-02-132026-02-131894http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11837/3701Richard III portrays the rise and fall of one of Shakespeare’s most memorable villains. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, uses manipulation, deceit, and murder to seize the English throne. His ruthless ambition leads to tyranny and widespread suffering until he is defeated at the Battle of Bosworth. The play examines power, conscience, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.en