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Cranmer

Archbishop of Canterbury, a religious reformer.

minor

Also known as Cranmer

First appearance: i

Cranmer shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Argues for bowing to the King's desire for Katharine Howard and suggests a temporary pact with Rome.
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In IV: Argues for bowing to the King's desire for Katharine Howard and suggests a temporary pact with Rome. Later, in VI: Exchanges glances with Cromwell; questions whether Rome would accept him, given his unsanctioned…

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TCThomas CromwellCPCardinal PoleKHKatharine HowardABAnne BoleynWRWriothesleyCRCranmer

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  • Other

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  • Courtly Power Players
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Katharine Howa…

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