3-Shakespeare’s Richard II

King Richard II’s tyranny leads directly to his overthrow, imprisonment, and death. But is his replacement any better? Does Richard’s dramatic flair make him attractive or is it off-putting? In the end, does he become more self-aware, or does he remain self-centered? We will wrestle with the interaction of power and personality by reading Shakespeare’s play, viewing several scenes on DVD, and sharing our own views of Richard.