Henry VI, Part II · Character
Lord Say
Hated nobleman executed by Cade's rebels for his learning and governance.
minor
Also known as Lord Say, King Lord Say
First appearance: Scene VII
Lord Say shows up with force in Scene IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Acknowledges Cade's threat against his life but chooses to stay in London, trusting his innocence.
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In Scene IV: Acknowledges Cade's threat against his life but chooses to stay in London, trusting his innocence. Later, in Scene VII: Captured by the rebels, he defends his record as a just administrator and scholar,…
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Character groups
- Minor characters and victims
- Conspirators and rebels
- Protagonist
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- 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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