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Henry IV, Part II · Character

Sneak

A musician who performs for Shallow and Silence.

minor

Also known as Sneak

First appearance: act v scene iii

See Sneak in act v scene iiiBook page

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PHPrince HarryDTDoll TearsheetSJSir John Falst…JSJustice ShallowLCLord Chief Jus…SNSneak

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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

In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when King Henry IV, aware of his own mortality, del…

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See Sneak in act v scene iii