Richard Whittington
Characters
the bedroom is where Richard Whittington sleeps when before he married Alice
The lady with the cat: A minor character in the story of Dick Whittington and His Cat, who was the owner of the cat that Whittington bought for a penny. She was a kind and gentle woman, who gave Whittington the cat as a companion and a protector from the rats and mice in Fitzwarren’s house. She also advised Whittington to stay in London and not to give up on his dreams.
The captain: A minor character in the story of Dick Whittington and His Cat, who was the leader of the ship that carried Whittington’s cat and other goods to Barbary. He was a brave and honest man, who treated Whittington with respect and fairness. He also negotiated with the king of Barbary, who bought Whittington’s cat for a great fortune, and brought back the money to Whittington in London.
The cook
Richard III: A major historical figure, who was the king of England from 1483 to 1485. He was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenet dynasty. He was also the last English king to die in battle, at the Battle of Bosworth Field, where he was defeated by Henry Tudor, who became Henry VII and the first of the Tudor dynasty. He is often portrayed as a villain and a usurper in literature and popular culture, most notably in William Shakespeare’s play Richard III. However, some modern historians have challenged this negative image and argued that he was a capable and loyal ruler, who was the victim of propaganda and slander by his enemies. He had no direct connection to Richard Whittington, who lived a century earlier, but he may have been a distant relative of him through their common ancestor, Roger Mortimer, 1st
The VicarRichard III was a major historical figure, who was the king of England from 1483 to 1485. He was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenet dynasty. He was also the last English king to die in battle, at the Battle of Bosworth Field, where he was defeated by Henry Tudor, who became Henry VII and the first of the Tudor dynasty. He is often portrayed as a villain and a usurper in literature and popular culture, most notably in William Shakespeare’s play Richard III. However, some modern historians have challenged this negative image and argued that he was a capable and loyal ruler, who was the victim of propaganda and slander by his enemies. He had no direct connection to Richard Whittington, who lived a century earlier, but he may have been a distant relative of him through their common ancestor, Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March .
The vicar was a pious and charitable man, who helped Whittington in his time of need. He gave him shelter and food, and encouraged him to return to London and seek his fortune. He also officiated the wedding of Whittington and Alice, and blessed their union .
Richard II