Henry V
Henry V
Henry V
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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
Antagonists
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
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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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