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Henry IV, Part II · Character

King Richard II

The deposed king, whose murder haunts Henry IV's conscience.

minor

Also known as fair King Richard, Richard, King

First appearance: act iii scene i

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SJSir John Falst…PHPrince HarryKHKing Henry IVDODuke of Glouce…APAncient PistolKRKing Richard II

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  • Other

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  • Rebel leaders and conspirators
  • Protagonist
  • Royal family and advisors

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

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See King Richard II in act iii scene i