1. Henry V - Benevolent King Or Scheming Politician?
He may be acting upon a purse offered by the church, and only undertaking the campaign for his own financial gain. ... As the church had an influence, the speakers of God, then he must be fighting with God on his side. ... The chorus at the beginning of Act four states that "A little touch of Harry in the night" has kept the men's spirits up, Henry has visited the men and tried to keep their morale high. ... Hal's action in ignoring and basically forgetting about Falstaff is monstrous, but it also is the only option open to him to cement his power, what are the alternatives? If he...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate