HENRY V: Probably the last history play by William Shakespeare

Henry V

1. HENRY V Probably the last history play written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, “The Bard of Avon”, for the Lord Chamberlain’s Men before moving at The Globe. Written in 1599 Reporter JOSIE JOSHUA A. ROTA

2. England and France that are separated by just 34 km. 1415 (during the ‘Hundred Years’ War- from 1337 to 1453) SETTING

3. Battle of Agincourt, - military engagement during the Hundred Years' War, fought in France on October 25, 1415, between an English army under King Henry V of England and a French one under Charles d'Albret .

4. Who is my father? Who gives me the right to be what I am? Who do I want to be like? How shall I present myself?s Two Crucial Concerns for Political Stability: POWER AND LEGITIMACY

5. CHARACTERS/ CHARACTERIZATIONS

6. A moderate, dignified, powerful monarch who rules with equal parts strength and mercy (a model king) crushes domestic treason with stern but impartial justice, gains victory in the battle of Agincourt against enormous odds, the husband of Katherine HENRY V (Protagonist)

7. DIALOGUE I shall play such a ballgame with the French in their own courtyards, that they will lose their fun in the end and win grief instead of game. But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger; Stiffen the sinews summon up the blood, Bravery

8. Do you not believe that the Almighty , with this small force of men on his side, can conquer the hostile arrogance of the French, who pride themselves on their numbers and their own strength. (Said before the Battle of Agincourt) Henry V  (1387 - 1422)

9. KING HENRY V 'Tis not the balm , the sceptre and the ball, The sword , the mace , the crown imperial, The intertissued robe of gold and pearl , The farced title running 'fore the king, The throne he sits on, nor the tide of pomp That beats upon the high shore of this world, No, not all these, thrice-gorgeous ceremony, Can sleep so soundly as the wretched slave, Who with a body fill'd and vacant mind Gets him to rest, cramm'd with distressful bread; Never sees horrid night, the child of hell, But, like a lackey, from the rise to set Sweats in the eye of Phoebus, and all night Sleeps in Elysium . Henry V , Act 4, Scene 1 Responsibilty

10. Son of King Charles VI and Queen Isabel He is cocky and vengeful Dauphin - crown prince of France: in former times, the eldest son of the king of France and the direct heir to the throne He was captured during the Battle of Agincourt. LEWIS the Dauphin (Antagonist)

11. ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY an archbishop and advisor to Henry V who convinces the king that his claim to France is God-given. Bishop Ely- supports the proposal of the archbishop of Canterbury

12. MICHAEL WILLIAMS A common soldier who Henry V argues with while in disguise. But if the cause be not good, the king himself hath a heavy reckoning to make when all those legs and arms and heads, chopped off in battle, shall join together at the latter day and cry all ‘ We died at such a place.’ Act 4, Scene 1 ANCIENT PISTOL An irascible common soldier who steals and lies his way through the war. He treated war as an economic opportunity to earn money. Husband of HOSTESS QUICKLY. LIEUTENANT BARDOLPH AND CORPORAL NYM soldiers executed for stealing

13. KING CHARLES VI King of France who treats the English with moderation and caution. QUEEN ISABEL Queen of France Blesses the marriage of Henry and her daughter hoping it will eliminate future conflict between England and France. KATHERINE Daughter of King Charles VI and Queen Isabel.

14. Earl of Westmoreland-inspired Henry V to make a rousing speech Sir John Falstaff-best friend and mentor of Henry V, but was dropped by Henry when he became king. Duke of Burgundy-helps negotiate the peace treaty Duke of Exeter-Henry V’s uncle and advisor Captain Fluellen Sir Thomas Erpingham -lends Henry the cloak Duke of York-Henry V’s cousin. Boy

15. Conspirators Henry, Lord Scroop of Masham Richard Earl of Cambridge Sir Thomas Grey

16. THE BOX OF TENNIS BALL -it intends to serve as a mocking symbol of Henry’s boyish frivolity, but the Henry V’s reaction is different. “Tell the pleasant prince this mock of his Hath turn’d his balls to gunstones .” SYMBOLISM

17. KINGSHIP- With greater power comes greater responsibilities The story also shows rebellion, uncertainty, arrogance and the horror of war. THEME

18. “RULE WITH THE HEART OF A SERVANT, SERVE WITH THE HEART OF A KING” Bill Johnson A leader must serve his subjects as if he is one of them. A leader must not be self- centered . His decisions must focus for the goodness of the many. He must implement his laws with honor and dignity, and must follow each law with humbleness and truth. REFLECTION and RECOMMENDATION

19. Unlike what are happening in our society nowadays. Corruptions are rampant, cruel use of power is observable, and poverty suffocates the poor and makes them even poorer. Henry V in the story is a model ruler. He believes that the king is but a man, as he is. (Act 4, Scene 1) Politicians or leaders who have power and responsibilities must also act with justice and love. JJRO-JOSH

20. Thank you! Who is my father? Who gives me the right to be what I am? Who do I want to be like? How shall I present myself?