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King Edward

King Edward, a historical figure and character in the narrative.

minor

Also known as the unworthy son of Dame Ellinor

First appearance: i the story of the sestina

King Edward shows up with force in III: The Story of the Rattrap. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The aging but cunning English king who sets a trap for King Philippe to secure Guienne.
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In III: The Story of the Rattrap: The aging but cunning English king who sets a trap for King Philippe to secure Guienne. Later, in IV: The Story of the Choices: Imprisoned in Berkeley Castle after being captured by…

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EOEarl of NevilleRHRichard HollandNDNicolas de CaenQPQueen PhilippaEMEdward MaudelainKEKing Edward

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extensive Historical Cast
  • Central Chivalric Figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See King Edward in i the story of the sestina