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Henry VI, Part III · Character

Earl of Northumberland

Lancastrian nobleman who eventually abandons Henry VI.

minor

Also known as Northumberland, Earl of Northumberland

First appearance: act i scene i

Earl of Northumberland shows up with force in Scene IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Initially moved to tears by York's grief, but is persuaded by Margaret to remain firm.
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EEEdmund, Earl o…RDRichard, Duke …KEKing Edward IVKHKing Henry VIRNRichard Nevill…EOEarl of Northumberland

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lancastrian and Yorkist Nobles
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This scene is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of King Edward’s tr…

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