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Henry IV, Part II · Character

Lady Percy

Hotspur's widow, who mourns her husband and confronts Northumberland.

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Also known as Lady Percy, Percy, This Percy

First appearance: Scene III

Lady Percy shows up with force in Scene III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Grieves for her husband Hotspur and reproaches Northumberland for his past betrayal.
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SJSir John Falst…PHPrince HarryDODuke of Glouce…POPoinsTWThomas WartLPLady Percy

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

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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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