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 primary accomplice?
A
Buckingham
B
Clarence
C
Tyrell
D
Richmond
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -…is ably assisted by the Duke of Buckingham, who readily persuades Cardinal Bourchier to remove the young Duke of York from the protection of sanctuary and place him and his brother under their uncle’s “protection” in the Tower.

Detailed explanation-2: -Henry Stafford, 2nd duke of Buckingham, (born c. 1454-died Nov. 2, 1483, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Eng.), a leading supporter, and later opponent, of King Richard III. He was a Lancastrian descendant of King Edward III, and a number of his forebears had been killed fighting the Yorkists in the Wars of the Roses (1455–85).

Detailed explanation-3: -Like a lot of other characters in the play, Buckingham is duped into thinking Richard will reward his loyalty. When Richard promises to give him the earldom of Hereford once he becomes king, Buckingham believes him (3.1. 16).

Detailed explanation-4: -Richard shuts himself up with two priests before Buckingham leads the lord mayor to him to give the impression that he spends a great deal of time in prayer.

Detailed explanation-5: -News. Requiem of the Rose King Anime Casts Tomokazu Sugita as Buckingham in 2nd Half.

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