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Edward IV

Historical king, referenced but not present.

minor

Also known as King Edward IV, The little Edward

First appearance: the fifth queen crowned

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

The little Prince, Edward, is present, observing the conflict and asking innocent questions.
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In IV: The little Prince, Edward, is present, observing the conflict and asking innocent questions. Later, in VII: The chapel is described…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

The emotional peak occurs as the King, visibly weeping and desperate, begs Cranmer to save Katherine, revealin…

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