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Earl of Warwick

Edward's trusted earl and courtly witness, whose plain speech about the Countess's faded beauty only sharpens his king's dangerous fascination.

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Also known as Warwick

First appearance: Scene I

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Warns Lorraine against pride and is informed that his daughter, the Countess of Salisbury, is besieged.
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Warwick moves through the play as Edward's companion and honest counselor, the man whose report on the Countess of Salisbury's fallen fortunes inadvertently ignites the king's desire. He is caught between duty to his…

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KEKing Edward IIICOCountess of Sa…CVCharles VilliersDODuke of LorraineRORobert of ArtoisEOEarl of Warwick

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  • Other

Character groups

  • English Court and Allies
  • Protagonist

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

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

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