Henry V

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HENRY

V
W I L L I A M S H A K E S P E A R E

N i C k y D a n i e l V e r e a u B e n i t e s
CHARACTERS

Protagonist King Henry V

Charles VI: King Of France

Antagonists

Lewis: The Dauphin


Setting Classification of
the play
England
Drama: historical play
Southampton
(Events King’s life of England,
Harfleur
particularly his role in the Battle
Field of Agincourt
of Agincourt during the
France
Hundred Years' War between
England and France).

Main Topic
The main topic is leadership and
patriotism.
CONFLICT DEFINITION
Conquest Henry V seeks to invade
Henry V's invasion of France France to regain the
of France. throne, which he claims as
Henry V claims the his own, but King Charles
French throne. VI and the dauphin stand
Challenges faced up to him. At the Battle of
by Henry V as a Aigincourt Henry V wins
military and and marries Princess
political leader Katherine.

Charles VI
King Henry Lewis: The Dauphin
V
CHARACTERS SCHEMA Charles VI
Lewis: The Dauphin

DUKE OF GLOUCESTER
and DUKE OF BEDFORD: DUKE OF BURGUNDY
brothers to the King. DUKE OF ORLEANS
DUKE OF EXETER: DUKE OF BOURBON
uncle to the King. MONTJOY: a French
DUKE OF YORK: cousin Herald.
to the King. ISABEL: Queen of
EARL OF SALISBURY France.
EARL OF KATHARINE: daughter
WESTMORELAND of Charles and Isabel
EARL OF WARWICK
EARL OF CAMBRIDGE

Henry V
SHORT SUMMARY
Henry V is a play which focuses on the reign of King
Henry V of England. It tells the events before and
after the famous Battle of Agincourt during the
Hundred Years' War between England and France.
Henry V was known for his charm and military
habilities, he claims the French throne and achieves
a stunning victory at Agincourt. The play deals with
themes of leadership, honour, politics.
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