JOURNAL ARTICLE

Did Richard II Really Break the Mirror on Stage? A Close-Reading of the Close-Reading Scene.

  • Published In: Shakespeare Quarterly, 2025, v. 76, n. 1. P. 56 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sae, Kitamura 3 of 3

Abstract

The article questions the common modern interpretation of Richard II breaking a mirror on stage in Act 4, suggesting that such an action may not have occurred in early performances including historical staging practices, textual analysis of the scene, and evolving theatrical interpretations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Shakespeare Quarterly. 2025/03, Vol. 76, Issue 1, p56
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0037-3222
  • DOI:10.1093/sq/quaf010
  • Accession Number:184192972

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