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The Life and Death of King John (view source)
Revision as of 11:07, June 17, 2009
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Lewis, the dauphin, attempts an invasion of England. Despite the Pope re-communicating John and declaring him King, Lewis and the English nobles continue their war. The defeat is averted when the nobles learn Lewis will betray and murder them. Furthermore, Lewis' supply ships are destroyed. However, it is a victory for England and not King John. John had ordered the pillaging of monasteries, provoking a monk to poisoned him. King John dies and is succeeded by Prince Henry, who becomes [[Henry III]]. The English nobles pledge their loyalty to him.
Lewis, the dauphin, attempts an invasion of England. Despite the Pope re-communicating John and declaring him King, Lewis and the English nobles continue their war. The defeat is averted when the nobles learn Lewis will betray and murder them. Furthermore, Lewis' supply ships are destroyed. However, it is a victory for England and not King John. John had ordered the pillaging of monasteries, provoking a monk to poisoned him. King John dies and is succeeded by Prince Henry, who becomes [[Henry III]]. The English nobles pledge their loyalty to him.
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==Characters==
'''King John:''': The treacherous and crafty King of England. He tries to maintain his realm and cities in France, but loses the hearts of many of his nobles. He dies by poisoning.
'''Prince Henry:''' The son of King John, who inherits the throne.
'''Arthur, Duke of Bretagne:''' The nephew of John, by his elder brother, Geoffrey. The french try to make his claim for the throne, but he is taken captive and while he is not murdered, he dies trying to escape.
'''Earls of Pembroke, Essex and Salisbury:''' The English Lords, who help King John claim the throne, but who are disgusted with his apparent murder of Arhtur. The switch to the French temporarily, until they learn that the french plan to betray and kill them.
'''Hubert de Burgh:''' The person King John hires to murder Arthur. However, he pities Arthur and cannot commit the deed. He is grieved when he finds Arthur dead.
'''Robert Faulconbridge:''' The son to Sir Robert Faulconbridge, who is younger than Philip the Bastard, his brother. He claims all of his father's lands by right of his legitimacy.
'''Philip the Bastard:''' The bastard of Lady Faulconbridge and King Richard the Lion-Heart. He is one of the few nobles to remain with King John against the french. He is primarily responsible for preventing the French invasion from succeeding.
'''King Philip of France:''' The King of France, who is easily won away from Arthur's claim, by the marriage agreement. He only reluctantly recommences war between himself and England.
'''Lewis, the Dauphin:''' The Prince of France, who marries Blanch and becomes next in line to the throne of England. He tries to conquer England, but fails when his supplies fail on the seas and the English nobles learn of his evil intents.
'''Lymoges, Duke of Austria:''' The Duke of Austria, who fights for Arthur's claim. He develops an animosity for Philip the Bastard and is killed by him.
'''Cardinal Pandulph:''' The legate of the Pope, who declares the excommunication of King John. He breaks the peace between France and England and thinks of a way for the Dauphin to conquer England. However, he switches sides again and re-crowns King John.
'''Melun:''' A french Lord, who gives away the French plans to kill the English nobles.
'''Queen Elinore:''' The mother of King John, who goes with him to help him in France. She dies midway through the play.
'''Constance:''' The mother of Arthur, who fervently supports his claim to the crown. She dies of grief when her son is captured.
'''Blanch:''' Lady of Spain and the niece of King John. She is married to the Dauphin in an attempt to make peace between France and England. However, the peace does not last.
'''Lady Faulconbridge:''' The mother of Philip the Bastard and Robert Faulconbridge. She admits that Richard I was Philip's real father.
==Lines and Quotes==
"Ha majesty! How high thy glory towers, <br />
When the rich blood of Kings is set on fire! <br />
-Philip the Bastard, Act II, Scene 1
==External Links==
Open Source Shakespeare - [http://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/views/plays/playmenu.php?WorkID=kingjohn/ King John]
Open Source Shakespeare - [http://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/views/plays/playmenu.php?WorkID=kingjohn/ King John]