King John · Character
James Gurney
A servant to Lady Faulconbridge.
minor
Also known as James Gurney, Gurney, James
First appearance: Scene I
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Accompanies Lady Faulconbridge to court; dismissed by Philip before the revelation of his parentage.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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