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Henry IV, Part II · Character

Sir John Colevile

A rebel knight captured by Falstaff.

minor

Also known as Colevile, Sir John Colevile of the dale

First appearance: Scene III

Sir John Colevile shows up with force in Scene III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A rebel knight who yields to Falstaff and is sent to execution.
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SJSir John Falst…PJPrince John of…KHKing Henry IVSJSir John BluntEOEarl of Northu…SJSir John Colevile

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor servants and country folk
  • Protagonist
  • Rebel leaders and conspirators

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

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