Henry VI, Part III · Character
Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers
Brother of Queen Elizabeth and loyal Yorkist lord.
minor
Also known as Rivers, brother Rivers
First appearance: act iv scene i
Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers shows up with force in Scene IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Queen Elizabeth's brother, who learns of Edward's capture and discusses the dire situation with her.
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Character groups
- Queen Elizabeth's Family and Guards
- Protagonist
- Lancastrian and Yorkist Nobles
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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