I'm writing an essay for English. This is the task description: "You are to compose an extended written response based on the following statement:
Texts are a mirror through which we often see both ourselves and other texts. This process
allows us to come to a better understanding and appreciation of both texts.
Evaluate the quote with detailed reference to the prescribed texts set for study, King Richard III
(Shakespearean Drama) and Looking for Richard (film)."
I need you to continue my body paragraph from where I left off. You will continue from the ellipsis:

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Texts possess the remarkable power of reflecting back to us that which we recognize in ourselves. We interact with them vicariously; seeing our own struggles, desires and aspirations in the characters we engage with. This humanising quality of literature allows us to examine our lives and emotions from a more objective perspective. Moreover, literature is the key to unlocking the countless parallel worlds that exist alongside our own, each brimming with its own unique perspectives and experiences. The idea that texts serve as mirrors through which we better understand ourselves and the world around us is particularly evident in Richard III by William Shakespeare and Looking for Richard by Al Pacino. In Looking for Richard, Pacino includes his rendition of the play, while also granting multiple views on themes of power, ambition and human nature in his other sections. By showing us Shakespeare’s original work alongside his interviews and discussions, we get to see Shakespeare’s own views of those aforementioned themes through the words, and Pacino’s view through the acting and directing of the scene. Shakespeare tells us his view through the content of his writing (what he is saying directly), the format of this writing (the manner in which he says it, including techniques such as metaphors) and the context of his writing (the time period he is writing in and the views and recent events occurring within it). Al Pacino tells us his views directly in conversation in Looking for Richard, his choices for the location to film the play, his choice of cast, and the way he acts when in the role of Richard. The notion of seeing oneself in the text as well as parallels between texts, is exemplified through these two works.

In Richard III, Shakespeare portrays the titular character’s intense ambition and lust for power, as he works his way to the throne by several unsavoury means. This is intentionally done by Shakespeare to mirror our own innate desire for success and recognition, with us often making sacrifices in order to achieve our goals. Like Richard, many compromise their own morals in the process as well. On top of that, Shakespeare’s use of soliloquies, perhaps most importantly the opening soliloquy, allows us to delve deeper into the psyche of Richard, as we see his innermost thoughts and motivations. This allows us to reflect on our own ambitions and thought processes, and gain a better understanding of our own desires and motivations as humans. Similarly, in Looking for Richard, Al Pacino explores the character of Richard III through interviews with scholars, rehearsals with actors, and reenactments of scenes from the play. In doing so, Pacino allows us to gain multiple new perspectives on the play, along with the reasons that those interviewed had those views. For example, one person interviewed, for example, was very passionate about Shakespeare, saying “When we speak with no feelings he get nothing out of our society. We should speak like Shakespeare. We should introduce Shakespeare into the academic.”, while another simply said “Yeah, it's boring.” upon being asked his opinion. This allows us to see how our own experiences can influence our interpretation of a text and open our minds to new concepts. This is exemplified through Pacino’s personal reflections and ideas, and how this affected his portrayal of Richard III. Pacino says in the film that “Nobody knows who Richard III is. Nobody!” This shines some light on the reason he decided to create the film in the first place; to inform people on Richard III, both as a play and a person. This is backed up by what he said shortly after: “I think the question is what is the understanding? The understanding is simply can you follow a storyline. We provided this docu-drama type thing to inform some of the scenes, so you know where you are.”  Ultimately, both Richard III and Looking for Richard serve as mirrors which reflect back important truths about ourselves and the world around us. Depending on the author and the time in which they live, the methods used to cause the audience to reflect on themselves may change. This shows that in all cases, the author is actively conscious of the fact that the work that they are writing is made for eyes other than their own, and thus must be presented in a way that is readily digestible by those consuming it to cause the desired effect. 

Both Richard III and Looking for Richard also depict the importance of language in shaping our perception of the world around us. In Shakespeare’s play, Richard, as a Machivellian villain is expected to, frequently uses language as a tool to manipulate those around him, playing on their weaknesses and doubts to secure his position on the throne. Similarly, in Looking for Richard, Pacino highlights the power of language in shaping our understanding of the world. The very techniques and content of his speech is a method intentionally undertaken to manipulate the audience into sharing his beliefs, though not maliciously. The film’s opening scene features Pacino reciting the opening lines of the play. This combines and contrasts Shakespeare’s original writing and literary techniques with the delivery given by Pacino. This contrast is an intentional choice by Pacino to highlight the…"