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Henry IV, Part I · Character

Mordake

A Scottish earl captured by Prince Hal at battle.

minor

Also known as Mordake Earl of Fife, one Mordake

First appearance: act v scene iv

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FAFalstaffWOWorcesterNONorthumberlandDODouglasHOHotspurMOMordake

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  • Loyalists and Captives
  • Rebels and Tavern Crew

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the decisive military and moral victory of King Henry IV, r…

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