Conversation so far:
How does Richard III of England translate in our culture?
Richard III of England has been depicted in literature and popular culture many times.
Is Richard III of England only in literature?
Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England and Lord of Ireland from 1483 until his death in 1485
What did Shakespeare's play have to say about Richard III of England life?
It depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of King Richard III of England.

Question: Is this different than he is normally portrayed?
Self-contained rewrite: Is Shakespeare's Machiavellian portrayal of Richard III of England different than how Richard III is normally portrayed?