King Lear · Character
Messenger
Bearer of news about Cornwall's death and other battlefield events.
minor
Also known as Messenger A servant that he bred, Messenger Ay
First appearance: Scene II
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In Scene II: Brings news of Cornwall's death and Gloucester's blinding, revealing Edmund's…
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Character groups
- Minor Messengers and Officials
- Major Characters and Court
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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