Who was the 'favourite' of the King in 'Edward II' whose influence leads to civil strife and the King's eventual deposition?
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Correct answer: Piers Gaveston
The relationship between Edward II and Piers Gaveston is the central conflict of the play's first half. The nobility's resentment of the low-born Gaveston drives the political rebellion against the King.
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