# Keeper — Richard II character guide

> Keeper in Richard II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Servant

**First appearance:** 0023-act-v-scene-v

## Who they are

Prison keeper who brings Richard his food and is attacked by him.

## Relationships

### [Sir Pierce of Exton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/characters/sir_pierce_of_exton)

_professional_

The Keeper assists Exton in the murder of Richard, acting as a subordinate in the plot.

### [King Richard II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/characters/king_richard_ii)

_professional_

The Keeper is Richard's jailer, responsible for his confinement and eventual murder.

### [Sir Pierce of Exton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/characters/sir_pierce_of_exton)

_professional_

The Keeper assists Exton in the murder of Richard, acting as a subordinate in the plot.

### [King Richard II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/characters/king_richard_ii)

_professional_

The Keeper is Richard's jailer, responsible for his confinement and eventual murder.

## In the story

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/chapters/act-v-scene-iv)

Servant who confirms the king's words to Exton.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/richard_ii_se/chapters/act-v-scene-v)

Brings food to Richard but refuses to taste it first on Exton's orders; calls for help during the attack.

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