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Henry V: Structure, Characters, Themes Explained

Explore the intricate structure, dynamic characters, and compelling themes in Shakespeare's "Henry V." Follow the plot through key turning points, witness Henry's decision to attack France, and delve into the relationships between Henry and his allies. Uncover the central conflicts, including Henry's transformation and his interactions with the French. Discover the themes of honor, warfare, and imagination that shape this historical drama.

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Henry V: Structure, Characters, Themes Explained

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  1. HenryV Structure, characters, and themes

  2. Henry VStructure • Act I -- first turning point • Henry decides to attack France • Act II - IV -- two sides gather allies • midpoint • La Fleurs • ends in 2nd turning point • Henry’s speech at Agincourt • Act V -- climax • Henry and Katherine

  3. Henry V Main plot/subplot structure Henry V Battle of Agincourt Dauphin and French Dukes Fluellen, William Eastcheap group

  4. Henry VCharacters • Protagonist = Henry IV, perception of character changes • Antagonists • Cambridge, Scroop, Grey • Dauphin and other French • His own reputation • William, Pistol, Bardolph • Secondary -- Reflection characters • Westmorland, Fluellen, Mountjoy,

  5. Henry VFoils • Henry V / Dauphin • Dukes and Earls of England, Dukes of France

  6. Henry VThemes • Quarrels • England/France • Bardolph/Nim • Henry / William • Different factions within British army • Honor (the rules of war) • anniversaries • imagination/form

  7. Henry V -- Act I Scene 1 Court Bishops of Cambridge and Ely Scene 2 Court Henry V and lords Tennis balls

  8. Henry V -- Act II Chorus Scene 1 Eastcheap Falstaff dying Scene 2 Henry V Mercy and traitors Scene 3 Falstaff dies Scene 4 King of France and Dauphin

  9. Henry V -- Act III Scene 1 Henry Battle of Harfleur “Once More into the Breach” Scene 2 Piston/Nim Fluellen and other soldiers Chorus Scene 3 Henry V Surrender of Harfleur Scene 4 Katherine and Alice Scene 5 French court Scene 6 English camp Scene 7 French argue over whose horse is best

  10. Henry V -- Act IV Chorus Scene 1 Henry at English camp Henry’s prayer Scene 2 French camp Scene 3 Henry “St. Crispin’s Day” speech Scene 4 Piston on battlefield Scene 5 French Scene 6 Henry at Battle Scene 7 End of Battle Scene 8 Quarrel William and Gowen

  11. Henry V -- Act V Chorus Scene 2 Henry and Katherine resolution Scene 1 Pistol and Fluellen

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