Richard III · Character
Lord Hastings
A loyal lord of Edward's court, freed from the Tower once and confident of his standing, whose plain dealing cannot survive Richard's court.
supporting
Also known as Hastings, William Lord Hastings, the good Lord Hastings
First appearance: Scene I
As a supporting figure in Richard III, Lord Hastings is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Recently released from the Tower; reports that King Edward IV is sickly and weak.
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Hastings belongs to the old Edwardian order, a man who once begged Mistress Shore for his liberty and believes his loyalty will protect him. He moves through the early court as a barometer of who currently has the…
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- Other
Character groups
- Richard's Inner Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and emotional peak where Richmond transfo…
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See Lord Hastings in Scene I