Shakespeares methods of characterization in act one scene two.

Shakespeare uses the technique of sticomithia which attempts to lighten the atmosphere by introducing a verbal duel,eg whenever lady Anne says something cruel Richard plays her words making something good of it.he also uses flattery whilst anne is bitter about her husbands death richard intention is to create a light hearted atmosphere by trying to flatter her with compliments.
through these techniques shakespeare creates a conniving richard. The audience knows he is guilty of the murder of anne's husband but then he in turns around giving an impression as to project honesty and thus being…