# Sir John Fastolfe — Henry VI, Part I character guide

> Sir John Fastolfe in Henry VI, Part I by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir John Fastolfe, John Fastolfe

**First appearance:** 0020-act-iv-scene-i

## Who they are

English knight accused of cowardice for fleeing battle.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_i_se/chapters/act-i-scene-i)

Accused of cowardice for fleeing during Talbot's battle, leading to English defeat.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_i_se/chapters/act-i-scene-iv)

Mentioned by Talbot with anger for his treachery during Talbot's captivity.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_i_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-ii)

Flees the battle, abandoning Talbot, and is called a coward by a captain.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/henry_vi_part_i_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-i)

Delivers Burgundy's letter; publicly shamed and banished by Talbot for fleeing the Battle of Patay.

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