How does Shakespeare's portrayal of Richard II differ from the historical description of him? Responses A Shakespeare humanizes Richard II and shows how he might have felt when he lost the crown.Shakespeare humanizes Richard II and shows how he might have felt when he lost the crown. B The historical record presents a very biased and unkind view of Richard II and his reign.The historical record presents a very biased and unkind view of Richard II and his reign. C Shakespeare presents a wide variety of points of view about Richard II's politics in this speech.Shakespeare presents a wide variety of points of view about Richard II's politics in this speech. D The historical record gives a very up close and personal look at what Richard's inner life was like.