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  • 标题:Richard’s Physical Deformity, the Cause or Excuse behind His Wickedness: A Critical Analysis of Shakespeare’s Richard III
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  • 作者:Samina Akhtar ; Muhammad Rauf ; Saima Ikram
  • 期刊名称:English Language and Literature Studies
  • 印刷版ISSN:1925-4768
  • 电子版ISSN:1925-4776
  • 出版年度:2017
  • 卷号:7
  • 期号:1
  • 页码:94
  • DOI:10.5539/ells.v7n1p94
  • 出版社:Canadian Center of Science and Education
  • 摘要:

    This study is an attempt to explore the intrinsic behavior of Richard, the tragic hero of Shakespeare’s renowned historical play Richard III. This paper interprets deformity is a cause or excuse behind Richard’s wickedness that leads him towards his appalling disaster. It further evaluates the internal conflicts of Richard’s mind, his lust for the throne and riches, and his ferocity to attain his lustful desires. The paper investigates whether Richard used his physical malformation as a defending tool or it is mere hindrance in his goodness. It also throws light on how Richard defends his wicked nature by blaming his deformity. The researcher critically studies the psyche of the genius but evil character through social and psychological perspective. The finding of the paper suggests that deformity reflects Richard’s inward naturefull of evil and vices and turns to be the real cause behind his abysmal calamity. Richard’s malicious disability is the clear example of his inward evil.

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