Privy Seal · Character
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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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Katharine Howa…
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