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King George III

The King, mentioned in the context of the riots.

minor

Also known as King George, King George the Third

First appearance: chapter 1

See King George III in chapter 1Book page

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JWJoe WilletHUHughSJSir John ChesterGVGabriel VardenGAGashfordKGKing George III

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  • Other

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  • Historical and Secondary Figures
  • Main Riot Participants
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional peak here is the collective dread and anticipation of an execution, as the city’s silence and th…

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