Dickon

Dickon is a character from William Shakespeare's play "Richard III". He is the younger brother of King Edward IV and the Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard III. Dickon is often depicted as a loyal and devoted follower of his brother Richard, assisting him in his Machiavellian schemes to gain the throne.

In the play, Dickon's character is largely defined by his unwavering support for Richard. He participates in the king's plots and acts as his messenger and enforcer. While his exact motivations are not deeply explored, his actions suggest a strong sense of familial loyalty or perhaps a desire for power through association.

The character of Dickon is often seen as a foil to Richard's more complex and villainous nature. He represents a more straightforward, albeit morally compromised, complicity. His presence in the play underscores the extent of Richard's influence and the network of individuals who enable his rise to power. Shakespeare uses Dickon to illustrate how ambition can corrupt even those who appear outwardly simple or devoted. The character's fate is tied to that of his brother, ultimately perishing in the Battle of Bosworth Field alongside Richard.