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Captain

Officer under Edmund who is ordered to execute Cordelia and Lear.

minor

Also known as Captain Edmund, Captain

First appearance: act v scene iii

See Captain in act v scene iiiBook page

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KLKing LearEDEdmundCOCordeliaEDEdgarKEKentCACaptain

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  • Minor Messengers and Officials
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Captain in act v scene iii