King John · Character
Peter of Pomfret
A prophet who predicts John's downfall and is executed.
minor
Also known as Peter, Peter of Pomfret
First appearance: Scene II
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Prophesies that John will yield his crown by Ascension Day; is imprisoned by John's order.
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With King John (psychological): Peter of Pomfret is a prophet who predicts John's downfall, and John has him imprisoned and executed, showing John's paranoia. In Scene II: Prophesies that John will yield his crown by…
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