![]() He knows that even though the throne would pass to his son, Prince Edward, Mortimer would be the ruler. While in hiding, he is betrayed and captured.Īs Act 5 begins, Edward is reluctant to give up his crown. When the army gets to England, Edward sees that he is overmatched and escapes to Ireland. However, Isabella and her son form an alliance with a French lord who agrees to provide them with troops. Her brother is the king of France, but is one of the few who recognize the need for diplomacy. In Act 4, Isabella and her son have gone to France, where she hopes to secure aid for her cause. ![]() As a result of Gaveston’s death, Edward pushes back against the rebels and secures a victory. Edward’s brother Kent also turns against him.Īct 3 is quickly set into motion with Gaveston’s murder. ![]() Isabella grows more treacherous and betrays her husband, leading to Gaveston’s capture. In Act 2, Edward’s stubbornness, naiveté, and aggressive actions lead to an overt offensive by rebel forces. Queen Isabella, Edward’s wife, pleads with the lords to allow his return however, this is only so that they can eliminate him by secret means, while gaining the king’s favor by ending Gaveston’s exile. The lords under his rule immediately began plotting Gaveston’s next expulsion, worrying that his presence might erode the king’s commitment to his country. Gaveston is returning to England from exile, a fact that only the king sees as positive. Act 1 lays the foundation for treachery to come as it introduces the characters. ![]()
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