King John | Constance
She is the widow of Geffrey—King John's older brother—and the mother of Arthur. Constance believes fiercely in her son Arthur's right to the throne. Indeed, she's obsessed by it. Constance is essentially powerless, however, and she must depend on allies such as the king of France, the duke of Austria, and Cardinal Pandulph. When she asserts Arthur's claim to the English crown, she represents the voice of conscience. Yet she is also proud and ambitious. There is strong evidence that she would be the power behind the throne if Arthur were king. Furthermore, Constance is frequently...
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