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Sir Thomas Vaughan

A loyalist to Edward V, executed by Richard.

minor

Also known as Vaughan, Sir Thomas Vaughan

First appearance: Scene III

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

Reported to have been taken prisoner by Gloucester and Buckingham and sent to Pomfret.
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In Scene IV: Reported to have been taken prisoner by Gloucester and Buckingham and sent to Pomfret. Later, in Scene II: Mentioned as one…

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LHLord HastingsDODuchess of YorkKRKing Richard IIIKEKing Edward IVDODuke of Buckin…STSir Thomas Vaughan

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Character groups

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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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