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Henry IV, Part II · Character

Thomas Wart

A ragged recruit pressed into service by Falstaff.

minor

Also known as Wart, Shallow Thomas Wart

First appearance: Scene II

Thomas Wart shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Selected by Falstaff for his ragged appearance and quick handling of a caliver.
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SJSir John Falst…BABardolphFFFrancis FeeblePHPrince HarryLPLady PercyTWThomas Wart

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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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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