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Henry VI, Part I · Character

Basset

English soldier and follower of Somerset in the York-Somerset feud.

minor

Also known as Basset

First appearance: act iv scene i

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DODuke of SomersetCOCardinal of Wi…EOEarl of Salisb…KHKing Henry the…LTLord TalbotBABasset

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical Figures and Minor Characters
  • French and English Factions
  • Protagonist

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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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See Basset in act iv scene i