Henry VI Part 2

Roles

• Queen Margaret - Young Adult (20-35), Adult (36-50), Female

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Margaret expresses her love for Suffolk

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 and the king agrees to banish him. In this monologue Margaret expresses her grief over Suffolks banishment and asks him to leave so that she can fully understand her grief. She promises she will have him back in England or she will leave the country to be with him again.

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