How can I watch Richard II?

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How long is Richard II?

The average reader will spend 1 hours and 28 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute). The first play of a historical tetralogy consisting of Shakespeare’s Henry IV (parts 1 and 2) and Henry V, Richard II details the tragic downfall of the eponymous king and simultaneous rise of Henry IV.

Who is the antagonist in King Richard 2nd by William Shakespeare?

Henry Bolingbroke Bolingbroke turns the whole kingdom against Richard, makes him give up his crown in front of witnesses, separates him from his wife, imprisons him, and arranges for his murder.

What was the entire play of Richard II?

Richard II: Entire Play The Life and Death of Richard the Second Shakespeare homepage| Richard II| Entire play ACT I SCENE I. London. KING RICHARD II’s palace. Enter KING RICHARD II, JOHN OF GAUNT, with other Nobles and Attendants KING RICHARD II Old John of Gaunt, time-honour’d Lancaster, Hast thou, according to thy oath and band,

How did Richard II become King of England?

Richard II became King of England after the death of his grandfather, Edward III. Tragedy struck England when Richard’s father, the Black Prince, was struck down with dysentery in 1376, predeceasing his father by one year. Since Black Prince had an heir, the crown did not pass to any of his younger brothers.

Who are the characters in Shakespeare’s Richard II?

The Life and Death of Richard the Second Shakespeare homepage| Richard II| Entire play ACT I SCENE I. London. KING RICHARD II’s palace. Enter KING RICHARD II, JOHN OF GAUNT, with other Nobles and Attendants KING RICHARD II Old John of Gaunt, time-honour’d Lancaster,

Who is old John of Gaunt in King Richard II?

KING RICHARD II Old John of Gaunt, time-honour’d Lancaster, Hast thou, according to thy oath and band, Brought hither Henry Hereford thy bold son, Here to make good the boisterous late appeal, Which then our leisure would not let us hear, Against the Duke of Norfolk, Thomas Mowbray? JOHN OF GAUNT I have, my liege. KING RICHARD II