Chivalry · Character
Queen Philippa
The plump, shrewd queen who holds England together while her husband overruns France, and who will not recall him even to save the kingdom.
supporting
Also known as plump Queen Philippa, Philippa
First appearance: i the story of the sestina
As a supporting figure in Chivalry, Queen Philippa is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Appears as one of the queens in the dizain, embodying aspects of queenship and sacrifice.
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With King David's Scots ravaging the north and the island defenceless, Philippa faces lords shouting for a ship to entreat Sire Edward's return, and answers them with the flat question of who commands here. She knows…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central Chivalric Figures
- Protagonist
- Minor Knights and Ladies
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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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- Osmund Heleigh
professional · positive
Osmund Heleigh serves as Queen Philippa's trusted advisor and steward, handling her… How this plays out →
- Edward Maudelain
friendship · positive
- John Copeland
professional · positive
- Rosamund Eastney
friendship · positive
- Marquess of Hastings
social · ambivalent
- Osmund Heleigh
professional · positive
Osmund Heleigh serves as Queen Philippa's trusted advisor and steward, handling her… How this plays out →
- Edward Maudelain
friendship · positive
- Rosamund Eastney
friendship · positive
- Marquess of Hastings
social · ambivalent
- Marquess of Hastings
social · ambivalent
- Rosamund Eastney
friendship · positive
- John Copeland
professional · positive
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Queen Philippa appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Queen Philippa in i the story of the sestina