Richard III – Act II Scene 1  The ailing King Edward tries to make peace among the peers before his time is done. Richard shows up to help.

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217 The Fruits of Rashness

Richard III – Act I Scene 4  The Duke of Clarence recounts his dream, then receives a couple of unexpected visitors.

216 Into the Malmsey Butt

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.

215 Live Long and Suffer

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. 

214 Gentle Lady Anne

Richard III – Act I Scene 1 Richard, having no place in a peaceful world, reveals his deadly intentions.

213 Richard’s Discontent

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 Gloucester.

212 Son of York

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 hands. 

211 Born With Teeth

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.

210 Die We Must

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.

209 Two Kings One Throne

Henry VI part 3 – Act IV Scene 1, 2, 3, 4 The crown is once again put in jeopardy, as King Edward refuses to see the error of his actions, and favors his new wife’s family over his own brothers.

208 Warwick’s Revenge

Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 3 Margaret and her Son Prince Edward travel to France seeking aid from King Lewis, just as Warwick arrives with a tempting offer for alliance with England. 

207 Bona Scorned

Henry VI part 3 – Act III Scene 1, 2  Henry returns in disguise, as Edward abuses his power, and Richard contemplates his future.

206 A Dream of Sovereignty

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.  

205 The Woeful King

Henry VI part 3 – Act II Scene 1, 2 After the brutal execution of York, it’s now up to his sons and Warwick to pick up the pieces and carry on reaching for the crown. Margaret is not at all impressed. Threshing with hand flails 

204 My Three Suns

Henry VI part 3 – Act I Scene 2, 3, 4 As York’s sons urge him to reconsider his oath, Margaret and Clifford unleash their fury.

203 Alas, Poor York

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