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Henry VI, Part I · Character

Richard Earl of Cambridge

Executed nobleman and father of Richard Plantagenet, mentioned in backstory.

minor

Also known as Richard Earl of Cambridge, ambitious Richard, Earl of Cambridge

First appearance: act ii scene v

Richard Earl of Cambridge first appears in 0013 act ii scene v.

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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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