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Earl of Pembroke

An English lord who pressures John to crown Arthur.

minor

Also known as Pembroke, Pembroke Bigot, Pembroke There

First appearance: Scene II

Earl of Pembroke shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Present at court; ordered by John to provide an honorable escort for Chatillon.
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In Scene I: Present at court; ordered by John to provide an honorable escort for Chatillon. Later, in Scene II: Accompanies Salisbury,…

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KJKing JohnEOEarl of Salisb…PFPhilip Faulcon…HDHubert de BurghPHPrince HenryEOEarl of Pembroke

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  • Other

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  • John's opposition and allies
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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