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Henry VI, Part II · Character

Roger Bolingbroke

Conjurer involved in the Duchess of Gloucester's necromancy.

minor

Also known as Bolingbroke

First appearance: Scene IV

Roger Bolingbroke shows up with force in Scene IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the conjurers who reads the questions to the spirit, is arrested.
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Roger Bolingbroke first appears in 0005 act i scene iv.

In Scene IV: One of the conjurers who reads the questions to the spirit, is arrested.

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EBEdmund Beaufor…JHJohn HumeKHKing Henry VIEDEleanor, Duche…EMEdmund Mortime…RBRoger Bolingbroke

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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

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See Roger Bolingbroke in Scene IV
See Roger Bolingbroke in Scene IV