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Henry VI, Part II · Character

John Southwell

Priest involved in the Duchess of Gloucester's conjuring.

minor

Also known as John Southwell, Southwell

First appearance: act i scene iv

See John Southwell in act i scene ivBook page

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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 John Southwell in act i scene iv