The film adheres strictly to heteronormative structures. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy, focusing instead on traditional marital and familial bonds.

Women like Queen Margaret and Lady Anne occupy significant narrative space. However, their agency remains largely reactionary, as they are defined by their relationships to male power structures.

The cast reflects the demographic homogeneity of the 15th century. It presents a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon depiction of English history without race-bent casting or metaphorical diversity.

The narrative is embedded in traditional Western frameworks, reinforcing the divine right of kings. It portrays the breakdown of monarchy and family as a moral catastrophe.

Richard’s physical deformity is central to his identity. However, the film uses his disability as shorthand for moral corruption, a common trope in classical drama.