Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is a very intelligent man. He knows how to put people in positions where only he well benefit. Richard goes around manipulating all those who will be manipulated, and if they are not willing they are disposed of. However, it is easier to do this to people who are already weak in mind and heart and need him as a dependent. Clear cases of this can be seen with his seduction of Lady Anne and with the persuasion of the citizens.
At first Lady Anne despises Richard as she should, but Richard masterfully chips away at her until he gets what he wants. Let's look at wh…
