The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character
Queen Elizabeth
The Tudor queen referenced in literary and historical anecdotes.
minor
Also known as Elizabeth, the imperious Elizabeth
First appearance: A Royal Poet
Queen Elizabeth shows up with force in The Art of Book-Making. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced in the dream as the source of old court-dresses from which gold thread is drawn.
Queen Elizabeth first appears in 0012 a royal poet.
In The Art of Book-Making: Referenced in the dream as the source of old court-dresses from which gold thread is drawn.
Later, in A Royal Poet: Mentioned in the context of the historical tapestry of English monarchy.
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- Other
Character groups
- Miscellaneous characters and references
- Historical and allegorical figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Queen Elizabeth in A Royal Poet