Richard III Character Map

As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log. This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information about important characters. When reading a novel, small attributes and details frequently become important as the plot progresses. With character mapping, students will record this information, helping them follow along and catch the subtleties which make reading more enjoyable!

Use a character map to help track the different characters that are discussed in The Tragedy of Richard III

Richard, Duke of Gloucester

• Physical Traits
  Ugly; deformed; has a hunchback; has a withered arm; dogs bark at him when he walks by; sickly; walks with a limp; born prematurely


• Character Traits
  Openly admits that he is villain; deceitful; cruel; angry; liar; manipulative; excellent speaker; charming in words only


• Quote
  “And therefore, since I cannot prove a lover to entertain these fair well-spoken days, I am determined to prove a villain and hate the idle pleasures of these days.”

Other characters included in this map are: Buckingham, King Edward IV, Queen Margaret, Lady Anne, and Richmond.

Student Instructions

Create a character map for the major characters.

1. Identify the major characters in Richard III and type their names into the different title boxes.
2. Choose a character from the "Medieval" tab to represent each of the literary characters.
• Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
3. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
4. Fill in Textables for Physical Traits, Character Traits, and a Quote.
5. Save and submit the assignment.