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Henry VI Part 2

By William Shakespeare - Stage play

Stage playStageACT III, Scene 2

Roles

  • Salisbury - Adult (36-50), Senior (>50), Male

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Salisbury demands that Suffolk be killed or banished

Summary

The Duke of Gloucester, the Protector of England, has just been killed in his jail cell by two murderers hired by Suffolk, a lord, with the support of other noblemen and Cardinal Beaufort. He was put in jail because he was accused of treason. They all wanted to get rid of him to gain more power. They are getting ready for Gloucester's trial but Suffolk enters the room and informs the king that Gloucester is dead. The king faints and when he regains consciousness he accuses Suffolk for being responsible for Gloucester's death. Queen Margaret defends Suffolk and expresses her concern that everybody will think she was somehow involved in the murder. Warwick and Salisbury, two lords, enter with a crowd of commoners. Warwick accuses Suffolk and they argue and fight. The commoners, however, support Warwick and want Suffolk dead or banished from England. They send Salisbury to talk to King Henry and demand to have him executed or banished.

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