Edward II · Character
Earl of Kent
Edward's half-brother, who breaks with the king over Gaveston, then joins the barons, only to find his Plantagenet honor doubted on both sides.
supporting
Also known as Kent, Edmund, uncle Kent
First appearance: edward ii
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Kent first pleads with Edward to banish Gaveston for the realm's sake, and is called traitor for his pains. He then presents himself to Lancaster, Warwick, and Mortimer as a convert to their cause, offering his honor as…
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Character groups
- Royal Faction and Rebels
- Protagonist
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This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Edward’s fall from…
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