Simon the Coldheart · Character
Charles of Granmere
A French nobleman and ally of Lady Margaret.
minor
Also known as Granmere, Charles
First appearance: part ii ii how he encamped before belr my
Charles of Granmere's tie to Simon the Coldheart is one of the pressures that moves Simon the Coldheart—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Fulk's cousin; hosts Simon in London; delivers Simon's letter to the King; secures a private audience for Simon.
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With Simon the Coldheart (rivalry): Charles is a proud noble who resents Simon's influence and frequently acts as a political adversary. With Simon the Coldheart (rivalry): Charles is a proud noble who resents Simon's…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Lady Margaret's French allies
- Simon's English retinue
- Minor allies and background figures
- Simon's household and early life
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it resolves the central emotional tension of Simon and Margaret's…
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rivalry · negative
Charles is a proud noble who resents Simon's influence and frequently acts as a political… How this plays out →
- Simon the Coldheart
rivalry · negative
Charles is a proud noble who resents Simon's influence and frequently acts as a political… How this plays out →
- Simon the Coldheart
rivalry · negative
Charles is a proud noble who resents Simon's influence and frequently acts as a political… How this plays out →
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See Charles of Granmere in part ii ii how he encamped before belr my