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William Page

Young son of Master and Mistress Page, schooled by Sir Hugh Evans.

minor

Also known as William, William Forsooth

First appearance: Scene I

William Page shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mistress Page's son, who is tested on his Latin grammar by Sir Hugh Evans.
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In Scene I: Mistress Page's son, who is tested on his Latin grammar by Sir Hugh Evans. Later, in Scene IV: Appears with Anne Page and many…

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JSJustice ShallowMFMaster FentonAPAnne PageSHSir Hugh EvansSJSir John Falst…WPWilliam Page

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Tricksters, helpers, and forest spirits
  • Windsor townspeople and suitors
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene represents the dramatic climax because it forces Anne Page into a direct emotional and psychologica…

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