Richard II

The play opens with King Richard II presiding over a dispute between Thomas Mowbray and Henry Bolingbroke, who accuses Mowbray of financial misconduct and murder. As tensions rise, themes of power, loyalty, and the consequences of leadership unfold, revealing the complexities of royal authority and the fragility of kingship. The narrative explores the conflict between the characters, setting the stage for political intrigue and personal betrayal in the tumultuous landscape of England’s monarchy during the late 14th century.