Question

Which line in this excerpt from act I, scene I, of Richard III is a stage direction? RICHARD III (Duke of Gloucester): . . . And if King Edward be as true and just As I am subtle, false and treacherous, This day should Clarence closely be mew'd up, About a prophecy, which says that 'G' Of Edward's heirs the murderer shall be. Dive, thoughts, down to my soul: here Clarence comes. (Enter CLARENCE, guarded, and BRAKENBURY) Brother, good day; what means this armed guard That waits upon your grace? GEORGE PLANTAGENET (Duke of Clarence): His majesty Tendering my person's safety, hath appointed This conduct to convey me to the Tower. RICHARD III (Duke of Gloucester): Upon what cause?

Answer 1

(Enter CLARENCE, guarded, and BRAKENBURY) Brother, good day; what means this armed guard That waits upon your grace?

specifically (Enter CLARENCE, guarded, and BRAKENBURY)

Answer 2

• (Enter CLARENCE, guarded, and BRAKENBURY)

Step-by-step explanation:

Stage direction alludes to a guidance that is written in the content of the play showing the development of the characters and stage activities. Likewise, it is also referred to as the stage director techniques.

The stage direction of Clarence gives guidance about how Clarence entered watched in the scene and gives the inspiration in regards to such action of Clarence.