Exploring Richard III through Embodied Textual Analysis
Faculty Mentor
Valerie Clayman Pye
Area of Research
Theatre
Major
Music Theatre
Description
This study presents a research and performance score for the role of Richard III in Shakespeare's Richard III. By closely analyzing the text, the study reveals insights that can enhance the portrayal of the character. Methods such as scansion, punctuation, capitalization, alliteration, antithesis, assonance, repetition, and structure are examined in depth. The analysis shows how Shakespeare uses these methods in Richard’s soliloquy to portray him as a sarcastic and manipulative character.
Exploring Richard III through Embodied Textual Analysis
This study presents a research and performance score for the role of Richard III in Shakespeare's Richard III. By closely analyzing the text, the study reveals insights that can enhance the portrayal of the character. Methods such as scansion, punctuation, capitalization, alliteration, antithesis, assonance, repetition, and structure are examined in depth. The analysis shows how Shakespeare uses these methods in Richard’s soliloquy to portray him as a sarcastic and manipulative character.