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Duke of Bedford

Henry's brother, an English nobleman present at the French campaign.

minor

Also known as Bedford, brother Bedford

First appearance: Scene II

Duke of Bedford shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Present in the scene as part of Henry's court.
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In Scene II: Present in the scene as part of Henry's court. Later, in Scene II: The Southampton Conspiracy: Opens the scene commenting on…

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KHKing Henry VDODuke of Glouce…BABardolphTDThe DauphinCFCaptain FluellenDODuke of Bedford

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Nobility, Clergy, and National Symbols
  • Protagonist
  • Common Soldiers and French Commanders

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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