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Blanch of Spain

John's niece, married to the Dauphin to seal a peace treaty.

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Also known as the Lady Blanch of Spain, Lady Blanch, the Lady Blanch

First appearance: Scene I

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In Scene I: Niece to King John, present with the English party; proposed as a bride for Lewis the Dauphin. Later, in Scene I: Torn between…

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CPCardinal Pandu…COConstanceKJKing JohnLTLewis the Daup…PFPhilip Faulcon…BOBlanch of Spain

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • French alliance and marriage
  • John's opposition and allies
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it presents King John at his lowest emotional and psychological poin…

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