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Edward

A young man, possibly a servant or local acquaintance of the Poins family.

minor

Also known as Edmund, Neighbour Ned, Ned

First appearance: part i the coming

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KHKatharine HowardTCThomas CromwellMPMargot PoinsAOAnne of ClevesNUNicholas UdalEDEdward

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Courtly power players
  • Protagonist

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

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