# Peter of Pomfret — King John character guide

> Peter of Pomfret in King John by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Peter, Peter of Pomfret

**First appearance:** 0012-act-iv-scene-ii

## Who they are

A prophet who predicts John's downfall and is executed.

## Relationships

### [King John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/characters/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 the story

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-ii)

Prophesies that John will yield his crown by Ascension Day; is imprisoned by John's order.

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