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Henry VI, Part II · Character

Beadle

Official who whips the impostor Simpcox.

minor

Also known as Beadle, the Beadle

First appearance: act ii scene i

See Beadle in act ii scene iBook page

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MOMayor of Saint…JHJohn HumeRDRichard, Duke …SJSir John StanleyHDHumphrey, Duke…BEBeadle

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  • Conspirators and rebels

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

York’s aside reveals his barely contained fury and his strategic decision to dissemble, marking the emotional…

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See Beadle in act ii scene i