Where did this event occur

Based on how the stage directions are used in this excerpt from act 1 scene 1 of richard iii what was likely the main purpose of providing stage directions in drama

Ineed simplifying this thesis and making it easier to understand for the reader (more concise) "no matter how religious one may be, one’s faith tends to change under unexpected and challenging circumstances."

(01.03 mc) what does the conversation between marcus and his father reveal about their characters? a marcus doesn't agree with the regulations put in place, but his father does. b marcus's father doesn't agree with the regulations put in place, but marcus does. c marcus's father thinks the regulations provide security, and so does marcus. d marcus wants stricter regulations to be put in place, and his father agrees.