The Fifth Queen · Character
Thomas Culpepper
A reckless courtier and kinsman to Katharine, he loves her with a passion that makes him careless of kings and dukes alike.
supporting
Also known as Thomas Culpepper, Culpepper, Tom
First appearance: part i the coming
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Violently defends Katharine, killing a Protestant butcher; he is enraged and protective, seeking entry to the palace.
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Culpepper kneels beside Katharine's chair, muttering endearments and despair, oblivious to the King and the Duke of Norfolk standing over them. His fury and his devotion drive him to defy his uncle's orders and to…
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- Romantic
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Character groups
- Courtly power players
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the reversal of Cicely Elliott’s hostility into remo…
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- Katharine Howard
romantic · ambivalent
Culpepper is a passionate and reckless lover of Katharine, representing a dangerous… How this plays out →
- Katharine Howard
romantic · ambivalent
Culpepper is a passionate and reckless lover of Katharine, representing a dangerous… How this plays out →
- Katharine Howard
romantic · ambivalent
Culpepper is a passionate and reckless lover of Katharine, representing a dangerous… How this plays out →
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