...can only be fully teased out with time and attention - not perceived in the moment of audition: For within the hollow crown That rounds the mortal temples of a king Keeps Death his court, and there the antic sits Scoffing his state and grinning at his pomp, Allowing him a breath,...

...In all the philosophies there is no greater line. This great truth fills the heart with pity. " For within the hollow crown, That rounds the mortal temples of a king, Keeps death his court ; and there the antick sits, Scoffing his state, and grinning at his pomp ; Allowing him...

...occurs just at the close of the episode, with a close-up on Richard's recognition of death's reign within the "hollow crown / That rounds the mortal temples of a king" (3.2.156-57); the second episode leaves behind all of the previous recriminations, does not recapitulate...