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Henry V · Character

Duke of York

An English nobleman who dies heroically at Agincourt.

minor

Also known as Edward, Edward the Duke of York

First appearance: Scene VI

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

Kneels to request command of the vanguard, which Henry grants.
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In Scene III: Kneels to request command of the vanguard, which Henry grants. Later, in Scene VI: Died after fighting valiantly; embraced…

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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 Climax.

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

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