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216 Into the Malmsey Butt
Richard III – Act I Scene 4 The Duke of Clarence recounts his dream, then receives a couple of unexpected visitors.
215 Live Long and Suffer
Richard III – Act I Scene 3 Richard takes advantage of the family crisis to stir up animosity, and uses the past to slander the present.
214 Gentle Lady Anne
Richard III – Act I Scene 2 Heaven and hell collide when Richard encounters the Lady Anne as she escorts the corpse of her father-in-law, King Henry VI.
213 Richard’s Discontent
Richard III – Act I Scene 1 Richard, having no place in a peaceful world, reveals his deadly intentions.
212 Son of York
Richard III – Introduction In preparation for Richard III we talk about resources, quartos, the folio, history, recap what has come before, and begin to peer into the darkness that is Richard, Duke of
211 Born With Teeth
Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 5, 6, 7 King Edward gets to work securing his reign. But restoring the peace means dealing with Margaret, the prince, and Henry VI. Richard takes matters into his own ha
210 Die We Must
Henry VI part 3 – Act V Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 As the final battles play out, an end comes early for one of the mightiest, and not even a passionate speech from Margaret can save the day.
209 Two Kings One Throne
Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 5, 6 7, 8 Kings rescued, friends gathered, a glimmer of hope for the future, and the scent of battle wafting on the air.
206 A Dream of Sovereignty
Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 1, 2 Henry returns in disguise, as Edward abuses his power, and Richard contemplates his future.
205 The Woeful King
Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 3, 4, 5, 6 A bloody battle is underway, and Henry must bear witness to the cruelties of civil war.