Cross humanizes Edward and Richard and makes them more than just historic figures. They're princes, yes, but they're brothers and youngsters even more so: squabbling, affectionate, juvenile. And because of Cross's skill in making them people rather than symbols or saints, the dramatic irony is all the more painful.
Cross humanizes Edward and Richard and makes them more than just historic figures. They're princes, yes, but they're brothers and youngsters even more so: squabbling, affectionate, juvenile. And because of Cross's skill in making them people rather than symbols or saints, the dramatic irony is all the more painful.