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Sir Edward Courtney

A supporter of Richmond.

minor

Also known as Sir Edward Courtney, Edward

First appearance: act v scene ii

Sir Edward Courtney's tie to King Edward IV is one of the pressures that moves Richard III—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Sir Edward Courtney first appears in 0027 act v scene ii.

With King Edward IV (professional): Courtney is a loyal courtier and supporter of King Edward IV during his reign.

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KRKing Richard IIILALady AnneSWSir William Ca…LHLord HastingsKEKing Edward IVSESir Edward Courtney

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Ghosts and Rebels
  • Protagonist
  • Richard's Inner Circle

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sir Edward Courtney in act v scene ii
See Sir Edward Courtney in act v scene ii