Oct 14, 2008

Richard II | Aumerle (Character Analysis)

Also: Duke of Aumerle; afterwards, Earl of Rutland

He is the duke of York's son as well as a cousin of Bolingbroke and King Richard. He first appears in I.iii to confirm Bolingbroke's entry into the lists (arena) for combat against Thomas Mowbray and remains cordial to Bolingbroke throughout this scene. However, in I.iv, Aumerle tells Richard that his dislike for his banished cousin is so strong that he had difficulty pretending he was sorry to see him leave England.

Aumerle is staunchly loyal to King Richard and tries to bolster Richard's spirits after word is sent that...