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Henry VI, Part III · Character

Henry Holland, Duke of Exeter

Lancastrian nobleman loyal to Henry VI.

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Also known as Exeter, Warwick Exeter

First appearance: Scene I

Henry Holland, Duke of Exeter shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Initially supports Henry but later acknowledges York's right, then tries to avoid Margaret's anger.
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KHKing Henry VIRNRichard Nevill…DODuke of NorfolkLCLord CliffordJNJohn Neville, …HHHenry Holland, Duke …

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  • Supporting Nobles and Messengers
  • Protagonist
  • Lancastrian and Yorkist Nobles

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

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  • Breaking point

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