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The King in Yellow · Character

The King

The titular King in Yellow from the play.

minor

Also known as King

First appearance: the king in yellow

The King shows up with force in The Mask. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced indirectly as the title of the play; the stranger may be associated with the King.
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Character Web

18 connections

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LDLouis de Calva…MWMr. WildeOOOsgood Oswald …TRTessie ReardonJTJ. TrentTKThe King

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Central figures and family
  • Diverse supporting cast
  • Friends and acquaintances

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of West’s simmering ra…

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In the story

The King appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

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