William Shakespeare often examines the personal transformation of characters in his works. His frequent illustrations of changing players most likely suggest that he sincerely believes in the idea that people can grow emotionally. Moreover, the author basically supports the idea of ​​the development of humanity as a living being. Along with King Richard in Richard II, he illustrates many characters throughout his works who experience similar personal growth. Often these personal changes occur when a character experiences great losses in life. In this particular play, these changes give readers a chance to develop a little affection for the once ignorant king. Most readers would normally accept positive changes in the minds and souls of the characters. In Richard II, Shakespeare depicts the personal stages of King Richard. Ultimately, Richard is illustrated as someone who finally embraces humanity and, in turn, positively affects readers' ultimate response to the ever-changing king. At the start of the play, Richard is an arrogant leader who simply wants the title of king, and disregards the civil duties he should regulate. The reader's response is collectively negative at the beginning of the acts because he is inconsiderate towards others and does nothing to help the well-being of his own country. He believes that his God-given rights to rule place him above all others. With this mindset, he rationalizes acts of unfavorable behavior and the lack of true monarchical control. As Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray argue and hope to settle their differences in battle, Richard initially approves of the idea. However, at the actual time and place, he cancels after selfishly discovering that if either man is killed it will be...... middle of paper ...... n, but insinuates seven years of bad luck according to most cultures. superstitions. In turn, this bad luck represents his predictable death. The king finally became a normal and sensitive man. Through these different stages experienced by Richard, the reader's reactions also change. Although there is some negative feedback throughout the first half, it seems that Richard's character is meant to slowly garner sympathy from the reader. In a newspaper article, Paula Blank states: “Richard seems, to some readers, to appear as the victim rather than the perpetrator of a crime. » (Virgin, 328). By cleverly assuming the position of victim towards the end, the King captures the emotions and feelings of many readers; Thus, William Shakespeare orchestrates captivating transformations for King Richard in Richard II and in return creates evolving reactions from the reader..