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John Bates

An English soldier who speaks with the disguised king before Agincourt.

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Also known as Bates, John Bates, Bates Ay

First appearance: Scene I

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Skeptical soldier who wishes the king were alone to be ransomed; debates the justice of the war.
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KHKing Henry VMWMichael WilliamsKCKing Charles V…CFCaptain FluellenACAlexander CourtJBJohn Bates

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  • Other

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  • Common Soldiers and French Commanders
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See John Bates in Scene I
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