King John: Characters

    6 characters with analysis, key scenes, and famous quotes.

    King JohnKing of England, disputed ruler
    legitimacyguilt
    Philip the BastardIllegitimate son of Richard I, loyal to England
    legitimacyhonour
    ConstanceArthur's mother, grief-stricken advocate
    maternal lovegrief
    Hubert de BurghTasked with Arthur's murder, refuses
    conscienceloyalty
    ArthurYoung prince with a claim to the throne
    innocencelegitimacy
    Cardinal PandulphPapal legate, political manipulator
    religion as politicspower
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