In William Shakespeare's Richard III, we see Shakespeare's interpretation of
despot rule and the parallels that stem from this interpretation. The character type of
Richard has been examined and marveled for thousands of years. From Plato's
examination of despot rule in the Republic, we see the motives of what drives despot
rulers. A look at the background of Richard and how his upbringing and personal life
contributed to his insecurities will help to understand why someone may become a
despot. The comparison of Adolf Hitler to that of Richard, shown by the modern
motion picture…
