Was Richard II really too pure for this world (and Henry VI, also)?

Question

Do you think that Richard II really was so pure or just a spoiled rich brat according to Shakespeare's representation of this king? I must add that I can't stop listening to "Straight to Hell" by the Clash early this morning. What in the hell are they talking about I mean, mama san????!! I ain't coca cola, it's rice

Go straight to hell, boys, saith the Clash.

Am I acting crazy or really going there this morning?

It would be better if I got some sleep but, as the Stones sing, really Mick: "YOu can't alWays GET WHAT YOU WANT'' CAPS for exclamation and added volume.

Answer 1

Richard II was careless in very many ways, and that's what caused his downfall. Henry VI may have had some mental problems because his maternal Grandfather-Charles VI-did, indeed, experience bouts of insanity.

For Henry VI, I've heard the experts say he had a possible range of ailments from slight mental retardation, to schizophrenia; so, in his case, maybe he was too...unwordly...

Vandevere

Answer 2

No just too naive.