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Henry VI, Part III · Character

Third Watchman

Guard who helps capture King Henry VI.

minor

Also known as Third Watchman, Watchman

First appearance: act iv scene ii

Third Watchman shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The second keeper who assists in apprehending Henry and questions him about his identity.
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KHKing Henry VIRNRichard Nevill…PEPrince Edward …LHLord HastingsRDRichard, Duke …TWThird Watchman

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Queen Elizabeth's Family and Guards
  • Protagonist
  • Lancastrian and Yorkist Nobles

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Third Watchman in act iv scene ii
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