Alexander Salinas AP English Literature and Composition Richard III by William Shakespeare Act Two Scene I 1) How does

King Edward attempt to unify his court? 2) How does Richard present himself before the court?

3) Describe the General reaction to the news of Clarences death

Vocabulary Embassage-A body of people sent as a deputation to or on behalf of a head of state Purged- Remove (an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition) in such a way Lest- With the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of. Confound- Cause surprise or confusion Unfeignedly- sincerely Hollow- Having a hole or empty space inside Cordial- Warm and friendly Morrow- Morning Borne- Carried or transported by Beseech- Ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat Flouted- Openly disregard Plucked- Take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place; pick Brutish- Resembling or characteristic of a brutal person Vassals- A holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance Kindred-related