Richard II · Character
Lord Ross
Nobleman who joins Bolingbroke's rebellion against Richard.
minor
Also known as Ross, the Lords of Ross, Ross The Earl of Wiltshire, Willoughby Ross
First appearance: Scene I
Lord Ross shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Criticizes Richard's taxes and joins Northumberland's conspiracy.
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In Scene I: Criticizes Richard's taxes and joins Northumberland's conspiracy. Later, in Scene III: Arrives with Willoughby to join…
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Character groups
- Prophet and Mourners
- Loyalists and Exiles
- Protagonist
- Family and Captors
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- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the irreversible point of no return where Bolingbroke publi…
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