# Earl of Warwick — Henry IV, Part II character guide

> Earl of Warwick in Henry IV, Part II by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Warwick, Prince My Lord of Warwick, King Warwick

**First appearance:** 0012-act-iii-scene-i

## Snapshot

A steady royal advisor who delivers hard truths about the king's health and the fragile temper of the coming reign.

## Who they are

Warwick stands at the king's bedside and in the palace corridors, measuring the political weather with a calm that others lack. He sees that the dying Henry's cares are ended, and he fears what the new king's temper will mean for nobles who served the old one. His sober presence gives the court scenes their sense of impending change.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_ii_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-i)

Warwick advises the king, downplaying the rebel threat and urging him to rest, while also noting that Glendower is dead.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_ii_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-iv)

Defends Prince Hal's behavior, suggesting he will eventually cast off his companions.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_ii_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-v)

Attends the king, reports the prince's sorrow, and identifies the chamber as Jerusalem.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_iv_part_ii_se/chapters/act-v-scene-ii)

Warwick greets the Chief Justice and reports the king's death, expressing concern about the new king's disposition.

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