The Prince and the Pauper · Character
Lord Protector
The regent who manages affairs during the young king's absence.
minor
Also known as The Lord Protector
First appearance: xiv le roi est mort vive le roi
Lord Protector's tie to Tom Canty is one of the pressures that moves The Prince and the Pauper—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Initially skeptical, he questions Edward and later orders Tom's arrest, but is rebuked by the new king.
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With Tom Canty (professional): The Lord Protector is a powerful regent who tries to control and manipulate the boy pretending to be king. In Coronation Day: Initially skeptical, he questions Edward and later orders…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Court and Underworld Figures
- Protagonist
- Tom's World and Court Allies
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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