Dec 19, 2009

Richard III | Duke of Buckingham (Character Analysis)

Buckingham is Richard's co-conspirator. He helps Richard become king but falls from favor when he hesitates at murdering Edward IV's two young heirs. He then goes over to the earl of Richmond's side against Richard but is subsequently captured by Richard's forces and executed.

As Richard's co-conspirator, Buckingham's role in the play is important. Richard terms him "My other self" (II.ii.151) and uses him as an advisor and a spy.

Buckingham's first appearances in the play (I.iii and II.i) do not indicate that he is anything more than a minor character; at this...