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Henry VIII · Character

Mary

A servant or attendant mentioned briefly in the play.

minor

Also known as Mary

First appearance: act iv scene ii

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KHKing Henry VIIICWCardinal WolseyDODuke of Buckin…DBDoctor ButtsMAMary

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  • Nobles, Servants, and Witnesses
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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Closing

Katherine’s defiant refusal to withdraw into a private chamber and her insistence on speaking openly in front…

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