Richard III · Character
Sir James Tyrrel
Hired by Richard to murder the young princes in the Tower.
minor
Also known as Tyrrel, James Tyrrel, gentle Tyrrel
First appearance: Scene III
Sir James Tyrrel shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Recruited by Richard to murder the princes in the Tower.
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In Scene II: Recruited by Richard to murder the princes in the Tower. Later, in Scene III: Reports the murder of the princes to Richard,…
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Character groups
- Murderers and Manipulators
- Protagonist
- Richard's Inner Circle
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