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Duke of Orleans

A French nobleman captured at Agincourt.

minor

Also known as Orleans

First appearance: Scene V

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

Participates in the banter, defends the Dauphin's gallantry, and mocks the English as foolish and underfed.
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In Scene VII: Participates in the banter, defends the Dauphin's gallantry, and mocks the English as foolish and underfed. Later, in Scene II: Engages in spirited banter with the Dauphin and encourages the French lords…

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DODuke of ExeterCOConstable of F…TDThe DauphinPKPrincess Kathe…EHEnglish HeraldDODuke of Orleans

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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

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