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

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