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| Character | Warwick | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Adult (36-50), Senior (>50) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Lamenting, Complaining, Apologetic | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Period | Renaissance | |
| Genre | Historical, Drama | |
| Description | Warwick renounces Edward and asks Margaret for forgiveness | |
| Location | ACT III, Scene 3 | |
Summary
In the first scene of the play the Duke of York organizes a revolt against King Henry VI and wins. However, he promises King Henry VI that he will let him rule England until his death. The Duke of York will be his successor. York's sons, Edward and Richard, persuade their father to break his promise and seize the crown before Henry's death. York is persuaded to fight against Henry's army.
The two opposing sides fight and York is killed. York's army, however, prevails and the king flees with his army. King Henry flees to Scotland but is captured. Edward becomes king and proposes to Lady Gray to his brothers' surprise. Queen Margaret, Henry's wife, goes to France to beg for help. Warwick as well goes to France to ask the King of France to give his sister in marriage to King Edward.
In this scene a messenger arrives and they learn that Edward has already married Lady Gray. Warwick feels betrayed and in this monologue he asks Margaret to forgive him and that he will now support King Henry.
The two opposing sides fight and York is killed. York's army, however, prevails and the king flees with his army. King Henry flees to Scotland but is captured. Edward becomes king and proposes to Lady Gray to his brothers' surprise. Queen Margaret, Henry's wife, goes to France to beg for help. Warwick as well goes to France to ask the King of France to give his sister in marriage to King Edward.
In this scene a messenger arrives and they learn that Edward has already married Lady Gray. Warwick feels betrayed and in this monologue he asks Margaret to forgive him and that he will now support King Henry.
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| WARWICK King Lewis, I here protest, in sight of heaven, And by the hope I have of heavenly bliss, That I am clear from this misdeed of Edward's, No more my king, for he dishonours me, But most himself, if he could see his shame. Did I forget that by the house of York My father came untimely to his death? Did I let pass the abuse done to my niece? Did I impale him with the regal crown? Did I put Henry from his native right? And am I guerdon'd at the last with shame? Shame on himself! for my desert is honour: And to repair my honour lost for him, I here renounce him and return to Henry. My noble queen, let former grudges pass, And henceforth I am thy true servitor: I will revenge his wrong to Lady Bona, And replant Henry in his former state. |
