ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the play, “Richard III, ” who is Richard’s elder brother?
A
Clarence
B
King Edward IV
C
Tyrell
D
Richmond
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Richard of Gloucester, the brother of King Edward IV, is determined to gain the crown of England for himself, no matter what. His plot begins as he romantically pursues Lady Anne, a widow.

Detailed explanation-2: -Edward IV was Richard III’s eldest brother. Born in the French city of Rouen in 1442 he was the eldest surviving son of Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York and Cecily Neville. Edward was directly descended from King Edward III.

Detailed explanation-3: -Henry’s forces defeated Richard’s army near the Leicestershire town of Market Bosworth. Richard was slain, making him the last English king to die in battle.

Detailed explanation-4: -Richard was part of the House of York during the Wars of the Roses. He was the younger brother of King Edward IV. When Edward IV died, his 12-year-old son became King Edward V. Richard was given the role of “Protector", meaning he would run the country until Edward V became an adult.

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