Lecture 7: Richard III

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Shakespeare's Richard III

Vwo5: Wednesday 18-04-2018

Overview

• Short recap on the war of the roses

• Introduction to Richard III: reading the first scene

• Questions regarding Richard III

• Elaboration on Richard III by watching Looking for Richard

• (Possible) revision of answers

What do we remember about the War of the Roses?

Richard III

Act 1, scene 1

"Now is the winter of our discontent..."

Read part 1

• In this part, Richard refers to the War of the Roses. He tells us something very simple in difficult words. 
  
• What does he say about the war?
  

Read part 2

• Richard describes the way he looks and how others react to him. 
• Describe what he says in your own words. 

Read part 3

• What is Richard's conclusion in the third part of the speech when he combines the first two parts?

Read part 4

• Read part 4. In this part, Richard reveals a plan. 
• What evil plan does he have?

Let's go Looking for Richard

During the clip, in which Al Pacino acts out & explains act 1, scene 1, try to find the correct answers to the previous questions!

Comparing and sharing the answers.

Homework for Thursday 19/04:

• Study words 4.5
• Bring your books (Of Course)
• Bring your literature reader