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An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding · Character

Queen Elizabeth

English queen cited in a historical example about political authority.

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First appearance: viii of liberty and necessity

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Queen Elizabeth first appears in 0007 viii of liberty and necessity.

With Narrator (social): The narrator references Queen Elizabeth as a historical example to illustrate points about human nature and governance.

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  • Social

Character groups

  • Philosophical and historical examples
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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