Who is Blanch of Spain from Shakespeare's, King John?

Blanch of Spain is Queen Elinor's granddaughter and King John's niece, she becomes a pawn in the struggle for the English throne. Marriages arranged for political and economic purposes have been standard practice throughout human history, particularly in the case of royalty. Blanch's submissive response to the suggestion that she marry Lewis is appropriate to her situation. Given her status as an essentially powerless female, she has little choice in the matter. But she tells Lewis that she doesn't love him. On the other hand, she adds, she sees nothing in him that is objectionable.