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| Character | Richard | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Teenager (13-19), Young Adult (20-35) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Descriptive, Depressed, Frustrated, Reminiscing life story/Telling a story, Praising | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Period | Renaissance | |
| Genre | Historical, Drama | |
| Description | Richard praises his father's courage in the battle | |
| Details | ACT 2 Scene 1 | |
Summary
In the first scene of the play the Duke of York organizes a revolt against King Henry VI and wins. However, he promises King Henry VI that he will let him rule England until his death. The Duke of York will be his successor. York's sons, Edward and Richard, persuade their father to break his promise and seize the crown before Henry's death. York is persuaded to fight against Henry's army.
York loses the battle and is killed. In this scene his sons are waiting to hear news about their father. Richard is moody and is anxious to know if York is dead or alive. However he praises his father's valor in the battle.
York loses the battle and is killed. In this scene his sons are waiting to hear news about their father. Richard is moody and is anxious to know if York is dead or alive. However he praises his father's valor in the battle.
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| Excerpt |
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| RICHARD I cannot joy, until I be resolved Where our right valiant father is become. I saw him in the battle range about; And watch'd him how he singled Clifford forth. Methought he bore him in the thickest troop As doth a lion in a herd of neat; Or as a bear, encompass'd round with dogs, Who having pinch'd a few and made them cry, The rest stand all aloof, and bark at him. So fared our father with his enemies; So fled his enemies my warlike father: Methinks, 'tis prize enough to be his son. See how the morning opes her golden gates, And takes her farewell of the glorious sun! How well resembles it the prime of youth, Trimm'd like a younker prancing to his love! |
Comments
Richard is moody as he starts the monologue as he doesn't know if his dad is still alive. He then shows pride to be York's son as he describes how his father fought with courage in the battle.
Have a good pause before you perform the last four lines "See how the morning....".
Have a good pause before you perform the last four lines "See how the morning....".
