Henry V · Character
Mistress Quickly
The tavern hostess who reports Falstaff's death and later marries Pistol.
minor
Also known as Hostess, Nell Quickly, Nell
First appearance: Scene III
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In Scene I: The Hostess, now married to Pistol, defends her reputation against accusations of keeping a bawdy house and reports that Sir John Falstaff is gravely ill, his heart killed by the king. Later, in Scene III:…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Falstaff's Associates and Symbols
- Common Soldiers and French Commanders
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of King Henry’s mor…
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