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Henry IV, Part II · Character

Bolingbroke

King Henry IV's name before his coronation, used in historical references.

minor

Also known as Bolingbroke, Harry Bolingbroke

First appearance: act iii scene i

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SJSir John Falst…DODuke of Glouce…KRKing Richard IIEOEarl of Northu…LMLord MowbrayBOBolingbroke

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  • Other

Character groups

  • King's loyal knights and messengers
  • Protagonist
  • Royal family and advisors
  • Rebel leaders and conspirators

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Bolingbroke in act iii scene i