Chivalry · Character
John Copeland
A minstrel-knight compelled by his sister the Countess to sing a song cataloguing Queen Ysabeau's crimes to her face, and singing it with incisive gusto all the same.
major
Also known as Master Copeland, Copeland
First appearance: i the story of the sestina
As a major figure in Chivalry, John Copeland is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Loyal squire of Philippa, captures the King of Scotland and confronts King Edward about his neglect of the Queen.
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Sir Gregory Darrell is bound by a promise — a truth once spoken may not be disowned — to perform a lengthy ditty detailing the Queen's treacheries, adulteries, and assassinations without stuttering. He delivers it…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Central Chivalric Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Jehane and Ant…
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- King Charles
professional · positive
John Copeland serves as a loyal knight and commander under King Charles, executing… How this plays out →
- Osmund Heleigh
rivalry · negative
- Queen Philippa
professional · positive
- King Charles
professional · positive
John Copeland serves as a loyal knight and commander under King Charles, executing… How this plays out →
- Osmund Heleigh
rivalry · negative
- King Charles
professional · positive
John Copeland serves as a loyal knight and commander under King Charles, executing… How this plays out →
- Queen Philippa
professional · positive
- Queen Philippa
professional · positive
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