The Supernatural and the importance of dreams in Richard III and how drems are protryedi n Richard III

Supernatural can be defined as manifestations attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.For a play supposedly based on actual history, Richard III involves an extraordinary number of supernatural elements. Some of these elements are Margaret’s prophetic curses, Clarence and Stanley’s prophetic dreams, the allegations of witchcraft Richard levels at Elizabeth and mistress Shore, the association of Richard with devils and demons, Richard’s comparison of himself to the shape-shifting Proteus, the Princes’ discussion of the ghosts of their dead uncles, and the most significant,the parade of eleven ghosts that visits Richard and Richmond the night before the battle. These supernatural elements serve to create an atmosphere of intense dread and gloom that matches the malice and evil of Richard’s inner self.
 The idea of dreams emerges as its own separate motif after Stanley’s dream about Hastings’s death. Clarence and Stanley both have dreams that not only predict the future, but that are also heavy with important symbolism. For example, Clarence’s dream involves Richard causing his drowning at sea. Immediately after it, he is drowned in a cask of wine by murderers hired by Richard. In addition, Stanley’s dream involves Hastings being gored by a boar,Richard’s heraldic symbol. Immediately after it, Richard orders Hasting's execution.
Dreams and supernatural activities play an important role in Richard III, it sets way for the plot to take place and also gives an eerie feeling to the play which keeps the reader interested.