Sunday, November 28, 2010

Henry V


Henry V is a play that falls into the category of a history. The play was set in England in the early fifteenth century.
The play is a tense one due to the fact that King Henry IV died and his son Henry V, has just taken over the throne. The now King Henry V, was a bit of a rebellion who hung out at the tavern with thieves and drunks, decided to clean it up a bit in order to win the approval of the English people and the court. King Henry V lays claims on parts of France based on distant lineage in the French royal family and a very technical interpretation of ancient land laws. The French prince finds this all rubbish and sends King Henry V a nasty letter telling him so. After receiving the letter King Henry V decides to invade France. The news of King Henry V invading France trickles down to the common people he rules and they prepare to leave their homes and families to fight for him. The English win the war against France and Henry will marry Catherine, the King of France's daughter and their son will become King of France. The marriage between the two will unite the two kingdoms

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