King Edward Quote by Shakespeare Richard III
““And if King Edward be as true and just As I am subtle, false, and treacherous, This day should Clarence closely be mewed up...””
About This Quote
Source Play: Richard III, Act I, Scene I (1592)
A character compares his own deceitful nature to King Edward's honesty, suggesting they are opposites and predicting conflict on the day of a planned meeting.
In simple terms: Contrast of honesty and deceit; predicts conflict.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and avoid deceitful alliances.
Themes
honesty
deceit
conflict
political intrigue
character contrast
Mood
cautious
reflective
tense
Type
King Edward:1
Clarence Closely:0
Day Clarence:0
Edward True:0
False Treacherous:1
When to use this quote
- court politics
- personal rivalries
- strategic meetings
Key Concepts
moral duality
political strategy
trust
betrayal
character dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess trustworthiness in others?
- What signs reveal hidden deceit?
A Different Perspective
Deception may be concealed, making true motives hard to discern.
![“I think he [King Edward] was a modernizer who was a new thinker. The things he intended to do - unify the country, expand it all from coast to coast - were very modern and radical in those days. Also, the fact that he married who he did and that he managed to deal with the consequences and…” quote by Max Irons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3bf/max-irons-12586_coast_i-think-he-king-edward-was-a-modernizer_2762671.jpg)