Henry VI Part 3

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

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Warwick describes how he lost the battle

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. York loses the battle and is killed. In this scene his sons have just learned from a messenger that their father is dead. Warwick arrives and tells them that when he heard that York was dead he marched with his soldiers to intercept the queen who was on her way to London to undo the King's agreement with York. Warwick's army fought bravely but they lost.

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