Short Fiction · Character
King Henry
A historical monarch appearing in a narrative.
minor
Also known as Henry
First appearance: a tale of the passions
King Henry shows up with force in The Dream. The page is where that presence becomes real.
King Henry is mentioned as the monarch Gaspar serves, and he appears briefly as Gaspar seeks his counsel.
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See King Henry in a tale of the passionsNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the protagonist's final, desperate attempt to confro…
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