An Absence of Morality in Shakespeare´s Richard III

During Shakespeares time, it was not uncommon for people to use unethical tactics to gain positions of power, these methods could range from simple bribing or much more elaborate planned assassinations of important figureheads. The practice of using unethical means to gain power is a common theme in history, even up to modern politics, many politicians will provide one-sided pieces of information to make their competition look bad. In William Shakespeares wonderfully written tragedy â€Å"Richard III†, the main villain appears to have no moral character, doing whatever he deems necessary to achieve his goal of becoming king. Richard kills his own brother because he feels it is necessary if he is going to take the throne, and to hide his motives he is quite adept at putting up facades of love. Early on in the play Richard is talking to his brother Clarence regarding his imprisonment, telling him that â€Å"...your imprisonment shall not be long. 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