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Sir Thomas Lovel

A messenger and minor courtier loyal to Richard.

minor

Also known as Lovel, Sir Thomas Lovel

First appearance: act iii scene ii

Sir Thomas Lovel shows up with force in Scene IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Assists in carrying out Richard's order to execute Hastings.
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In Scene IV: Assists in carrying out Richard's order to execute Hastings. Later, in Scene V: Sent to Doctor Shaw and later brings…

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LHLord HastingsKRKing Richard IIIDODuke of Buckin…CUChristopher Ur…GDGeorge, Duke o…STSir Thomas Lovel

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  • Other

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  • Richard's Inner Circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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