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Identity In King's Bodies

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Lind Charnes explains through Tudor’s legend that Richards’s body is regarded as evidence of his identity. The fact that his body is handicapped the character considers his likeness as an individual suffers as well. That he word can have no legitimate authority because he is considered impaired due to his exterior. Charnes goes on to explain how the play uses political visions to combat for an alternate strategy to his form. In medieval political theology, she explains how the “King’s Body” has no flaws and is the highest manifestation of Gods graces on earth. Through this fact she rallies that the crown was never Richards’s ultimate aim, but rather he was a seeker for the perfections of a “King’s Body” to overcome his hindrances. Although …show more content…

This is done through several things Buckingham has altered not only about Richard’s personality but also intentions towards the throne. The transition was skillfully performed in front of the mayor and council members. Firstly Buckingham has forged a portrayal of Richard which makes him appear to be a shy and God-devoted man who constantly surrounds himself by prayer. By establishing the charisma of a humble man this will make Richard seem more appealing to the council to be the next King. “The mayor is here at hand. Intend some fear Be not you spoke with but by mighty suit. And look you get a prayer book in your hand And stand between two churchmen, good my lord, For on that ground I’ll make a holy descant. And be not easily won to our requests. Play the maid’s part: still answer “nay,” and take …show more content…

By disgracing Edwards’s work ethic and right after praising Richard ethic and placing him next to two priests praying. I think this was a clever strategy which makes Richard attractive. When the Mayor and Council arrive, the presence of Richards Company and his actions will help gain further support to the fact that he is a newly divine man. “Ah, ha, my lord, this prince is not an Edward! He is not lolling on a lewd love bed, But on his knees at meditation; Not dallying with a brace of courtesans, But meditating with two deep divines; Not sleeping, to engross his idle body, But praying, to enrich his watchful soul. Happy were England would this virtuous

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