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Table of Contents Characters Major Characters King Henry VI - Son of Henry V, he succeeded to the throne when he was nine months old. He belongs to the House of Lancaster, also known as the "red roses." The King is portrayed as a pious, gentle, and a virtuous man. He does not have a peaceful reign. To his courtiers, he seems a holy man, and to his wife, he seems better suited to observe papal rights than administer his kingly duties. Edward - Son of Richard Plantagenet, Earl of March, and afterwards King Edward IV - portrayed as an ambitious, self- centered, lustful man with a weakness for women. His ambition and passion for wealth and power makes him a tyrant. Richard - Eleventh son of Richard, Duke of York, and recently made Duke of Gloucester. He murdered Henry VI and contrived to have himself proclaimed king. His nickname 'crouchback' was possibly derived from a real but minor deformity. Many say that his left shoulder was higher than his right. He is portrayed as a deceitful, self-centered, selfish and dishonest man in the play. Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York - Descended through his mother from the Mortimer line which derived from Lionel, Duke of Clarence, third son of Edward III. His father, who had descended from Edmund of Langley, fifth son of Edward III and first Duke of York had been executed for conspiring against Henry V and was restored to his title. York's ambition for the throne kindled the flame of revolt and civil wars in the country known as the "War of the Roses." Earl of Warwick - Richard Neville, known as the 'Kingmaker,' is son of the Earl of Salisbury and supported York. He has ambitions to be part of the royal family. Lord Clifford - son of Lord Clifford, a supporter of Henry VI and Margaret. He is a foe of the Duke of York and is determined to avenge his father's death. George - another son of the Duke of York and afterwards the Duke of Clarence. His wavering attitude makes him the enemy of Warwick. His uncertain and inconstant character is displayed in the play. Queen Margaret - Daughter of Reignier, she married Henry VI by proxy at Nancy in 1445. She courted unpopularity because of her ambitious nature and determination. She is portrayed as a more capable and able ruler than her husband, the king. Her maternal concern for her son is very strong and she leads an army to regain their lost title and her son's birthright. She is portrayed as an iron lady and tiger-woman. Edward, Prince of Wales - son of King Henry IV and supposed heir to the throne. He is young but more of a leader than his father. He is killed by Richard. Table of Contents | |
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