The true tragedy of Richard III lies in the progressive isolation of its protagonist. From the beginning of the play, when Richard III enters “solus”, the isolation of the protagonist becomes clear. Richard's isolation progresses as he separates himself from other characters and breaks the natural bonds between man and nature through his efforts to gain power. The first scene of the play begins with a soliloquy, which emphasizes Richard's physical isolation as he appears alone while speaking. to the public. This idea of ​​physical isolation is reinforced by his references to his deformity, such as "crudely stamped...Deceived of characteristics by Concealing Nature, distorted, unfinished." This deformity would be an outward indication to the public of the discord of Nature. and the wickedness of his spirit, as he hates "the vain pleasures of these days" and speaks of his plots to set one brother against another, Richard seems socially separated from the characters around him, and perhaps considered a foreign or ostracized because of his mind. deformity. His separation from his family is emphasized when he says "Dive, the thought goes to my soul" when he sees his brother approaching. He is unable to share his thoughts with his own family as he plots against them. given hints of his physical, social and spiritual isolation which develops throughout the play. But despite these allusions, he still refers to himself as part of the House of York, as shown by the repeated use of "Our". Richard's concept of physique. the isolation is reinforced in his relations with Anne in scene ii of act I. She calls him “you are a great deformity” and “a filthy toad” during their exchange. Despite these insults, she still takes the time to talk to Richar...... middle of paper...... about their deaths. The most poignant part of the play takes place as we see the young princes talking happily and innocently to their uncle and “Lord Protector”. York says, "I will not sleep peacefully in the Tower," and we pity them, for they are young and frightened, and are obliged to go because, as the Prince says, "My Lord Protector needs it." The children had seemed happy, and the prince had shown wit and intelligence in his conversation with his uncle. This seems to be the play's greatest tragic loss, accentuated by his youth and innocence. The tragedy of the protagonist is felt because of his appeal as a villain and as a person unconstrained by the rules of society. However, the audience never forgets that he is evil and so we cannot feel a sense of great loss of potential or waste in his death..