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Arthur. Arthur is a significant character in William Shakespeare's historical play, King John. He is the young son of John's elder brother, Geoffrey, and his wife Constance. Arthur's presence in the play serves as a catalyst for much of the political intrigue and conflict that unfolds. From the moment Arthur is introduced, it becomes clear that ...
John's response to Hubert's report of Arthur's death is puzzling. He blames Hubert for having influenced him to order Arthur's death, accusing him of being so ugly that he put ugly thoughts in John's mind. He is unwilling to take responsibility. Without his mother around, John behaves like a petulant child, blaming his mistakes on anyone else.
King John Translation Act 4, Scene 1. Original. Translation. Enter HUBERT and Executioners. HUBERT and Executioners enter. HUBERT. Heat me these irons hot; and look thou stand Within the arras: when I strike my foot Upon the bosom of the ground, rush forth, And bind the boy which you shall find with me 5 Fast to the chair: be heedful: hence ...
Oct 4, 2017 · Act 4, scene 2. Scene 2. Synopsis: The nobles express their disapproval of John’s second coronation and urge that he set Arthur free. When Hubert brings word that Arthur is dead, the nobles turn against John and go in search of Arthur’s body. A messenger tells John that the French, under the Dauphin, have landed in England and that Eleanor ...
A messenger from France arrives in the English court, demanding that King John abdicate his throne in favor of his nephew Arthur. The messenger speaks for King Philip of France, who supports Arthur's claim as the rightful heir to the throne; when John refuses to step down, France threatens war. The Bastard and his younger brother enter to ...
Fortunately for little Arthur, he's so charming and adorable that he manages to avoid getting murdered by Hubert, King John's hit man, who turns out not to be all that interested in burning the kid's eyes out with a hot poker. On the other hand, not long after escaping the hot poker, Arthur tries to run away and manages to fall off a tower and ...
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King John Translation Act 3, Scene 1. CONSTANCE, ARTHUR, and SALISBURY enter. Gone to be married! gone to swear a peace! False blood to false blood join'd! gone to be friends!
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