Richard III · Character
Prince Edward (son of Henry VI)
Son of Henry VI, killed at Tewkesbury; appears as a ghost.
minor
Also known as Prince Edward, Edward
First appearance: act v scene iii
Prince Edward (son of Henry VI) shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Anne's husband, killed by Richard at Tewksbury; his death is a central grievance.
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- Ghosts and Rebels
- Richard's Inner Circle
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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