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Justice Shallow

A Shakespearean character referenced in the Boar's Head chapter.

minor

Also known as Justice

First appearance: the boar s head tavern eastcheap

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Mentioned in connection with the ancient oath 'by cock and pie.'
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Justice Shallow first appears in 0016 the boar s head tavern eastcheap.

In Endnotes: Mentioned in connection with the ancient oath 'by cock and pie.'

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JBJohn BullDKDiedrich Knick…STSir Thomas LucyGCGeoffrey CrayonSHShakespeareJSJustice Shallow

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  • Miscellaneous characters and references
  • Historical and allegorical figures
  • Characters from Little Britain and Stratford
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Justice Shallow in the boar s head tavern eastcheap