Hudibras · Character
King Charles II
The restored monarch, referenced in political satire.
minor
Also known as King Charles I
First appearance: part i canto i
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Admired the poem and often quoted it in conversation.
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In To the Reader: Admired the poem and often quoted it in conversation. Later, in The Author's Life: Referenced in the context of the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Allusions and minor characters
- Satirical historical figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Hudibras reaches his emotional nadir, comparing himself to the fallen Nebu…
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See King Charles II in part i canto i