Question

In Shakespeare's play "Richard III," which of the following scenes are omitted or cut from some adaptations?

A) Anne and Richard stichomythia
B) Three Mary's cursing Richard on his way to the battle
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Answer 1

In adaptations of 'Richard III,' Queen Margaret's scenes are sometimes cut to shorten the play's length and maintain modern audience engagement, which can diminish Richard III's portrayal as a villain.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Shakespeare's play "Richard III," some adaptations choose to omit certain scenes for various reasons, including constraints related to time and maintaining audience engagement in the modern era. One common cut is 'crazy' Queen Margaret's scenes. If this substantial part of the play is removed, Richard III's impact as a villain may not fully resonate with the audience because they miss out on seeing how he has wronged the women in the play. Specifically, adaptations might shorten or cut her litany of accusations, which reveal the extent of Richard's cruelty and the breadth of his misdeeds. However, regarding the options provided in the question, the scene involving the Three Marys cursing Richard on his way to battle is not actually a part of the original play and seems to be a fictitious addition for this question; thus, the accurate choices from the given options are either A or None of the above since the wrongly mentioned Three Marys scene is not in the original play to be cut from adaptations.