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Henry IV, Part I · Character

Second Carrier

A carrier at the inn, complaining about the fleas.

minor

Also known as Second Carrier Peas, Carrier What, ostler

First appearance: act ii scene i

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FAFalstaffPHPrince HalCHChamberlainGAGadshillWOWorcesterSCSecond Carrier

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  • Other

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  • Loyalists and Captives
  • Rebels and Tavern Crew
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Second Carrier in act ii scene i