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Old Rochford

An older courtier with a role in the background.

minor

Also known as Old Rochford, old Rochford

First appearance: i

Old Rochford shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Defends his cautious survival; admits he cannot read and has avoided taking sides.
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6 connections

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KHKatharine HowardSTSir ThrockmortonLMLady MaryTCThomas CromwellABAnne BoleynOROld Rochford

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Howard Family Circle
  • Protagonist
  • Courtly Power Players

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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