The film lacks any evidence of non-cisnormative gender identities or same-sex intimacy. It adheres to the conventional heteronormative structures found in the original Shakespearean tragedy.

While female characters like Lady Anne navigate high-stakes political environments, agency remains concentrated in male leadership. The roles function within traditional patriarchal frameworks typical of 1912 cinema.

Set in medieval England, the film focuses on the English monarchy with a likely homogeneous cast. There is no evidence of race-bent casting or non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

The adaptation reinforces traditional Western historical narratives and monarchical structures. It celebrates classical dramatic tragedy rather than offering critiques of the state or Western institutions.

Richard III’s physical deformity is used as visual shorthand for moral corruption. This trope-heavy approach lacks a nuanced portrayal of disability or agency.