Does King Henry show a softer side?
In Act 4 Scene 1 King Henry disguised himself as a soldier in his army. Many would think this would be a bad idea, but it is not. It is actually very smart because by doing this he can hear…
class 2-27-13
Agenda Preview Midterm Quiz and Plot/Sentence Questions Types of Literary Interest and Analysis for Shakespeare Studies Character and Plot Midterm 5 quiz-like questions @ 1pt each = 5 points 5 literary terms/concepts: define and apply @ 5 pts each =…
Where’s the love? King Henry and Bardolph’s Execution
Having read “Henry IV Pat I”, it was surprising, for me at least, to see King Henry’s reaction to being informed that Bardolph was been sentenced to death after being found guilty of stealing from the French in Act III…
The Journey to Battle Begins: Who’s Scared Now?
Act IV opens with the Chorus painting a picture of camp life the night before the battle is to begin. The once arrogant and poised English soldiers are now reflecting on the possibility of their untimely death that awaits their…
Is Henry’s War with France Justified?
In the prologue of Act four the chorus describes the scenes of both the English and French camps the night before battle. The reader sees how the tables have turned and the English fear death in battle because of how…
Literary Reference and the Lower Class in “Henry V”
One sign by which we may identify an educated person in the modern world is the referencing of literary works to illustrate or enrich their speech. Today’s culture of Hollywood worship has allowed film and even television to creep into…
Women, or lack thereof, in “Henry V”
Although Shakespeare writes a multitude of male characters and gives them all vastly different and complex character traits in Henry V, there are only four women within the whole play, all of which revolve around basically the same traits. You may…
A different side of King Henry
In Act 4 scene 1, we see a very different side of King Henry; an insecure side. First of all, he disguises himself as a common soldier under a cloak to speak with the other common soldiers to further understand…
class 2-20-13
Agenda Quiz Word/Plot Questions Reading Practice Cards Staging Henry 2.2.125-143 Quiz 1. What danger does Henry confront even before he leaves for France? 2. How does Henry deal with this danger? 3. In a word or two, describe Pistol. 4. …
Was Henry V a Good King?
King Henry V was a young and an inexperience king. Whatever someone says, he believes really quick. Like the Bishop of Canterbury and Bishop of Ely told him to go to war with France and he agreed to it He doesn’t have the…