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Henry IV, Part I · Character

Peto

A follower of Falstaff and companion of Prince Hal.

minor

Also known as Peto No, Peto Good morrow

First appearance: Scene IV

Peto shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Part of the robbery crew, asks about the number of travelers.
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In Scene II: Part of the robbery crew, asks about the number of travelers. Later, in Scene IV: Reveals Falstaff's trick of hacking his own…

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FAFalstaffPHPrince HalFRFrancisPOPoinsBABardolphPEPeto

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Rebels and Tavern Crew
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • 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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