Henry VI, Part II · Character
Captain
Leader of the ship that intercepts Suffolk, demanding ransom and justice.
minor
Also known as Captain, captain
First appearance: Scene I
Captain's tie to Walter Whitmore is one of the pressures that moves Henry VI, Part II—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Leads the capture of Suffolk; accuses him of selling Anjou and Maine, causing rebellion, and ruining England.
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With Walter Whitmore (professional): The Captain commands the ship that captures Suffolk, with Whitmore as his subordinate who kills him. With Walter Whitmore (professional): The Captain commands the ship that captures…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Conspirators and rebels
- Minor characters and victims
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- 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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- Walter Whitmore
professional · negative
The Captain commands the ship that captures Suffolk, with Whitmore as his subordinate who… How this plays out →
- Walter Whitmore
professional · negative
The Captain commands the ship that captures Suffolk, with Whitmore as his subordinate who… How this plays out →
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See Captain in Scene I