During the play, Richard, also called the duke of Gloucester, changed from how he was in the beginning- evil to finally a man with a conscience in the end. For these changes to occur, however, he had to go through a series of happenings and it also depended on his condition.

To begin with, in the beginning, Richard is a very deformed man. For this reason he feels very unloved and hateful towards others. He is a villain who manipulates others by sweet talking them. For example, he woos Lady Anne with his words even though he killed her husband. Being polite, he disguises himself as a friend to everyone. In the beginning of the play, he says it himself that, "I am determined to prove a villain." He will let no one stop him, even if it means having them executed, he will get his way, and...