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. ... To begin with, Henry comes across as almost a "boy" in a man's job as others easily sway him when the church (Canterbury and Ely) persuades him to go to war. ... Thus runs the bill" and Ely replies "This would drink deep" we learn of exactly how much the Church is standing to lose if the new law passes. ... 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 ...
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