As the young, recently crowned King of England, Henry sets out to prove himself by seizing his alleged birthright in France. ... He can still exhibit his common touch despite having the burdens of being the Monarch but it is natural to wonder how. ... 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. ... There is much in Henry V that suggests Shakespeare in fact saw Henry V as the most perfect monarch. ... This would appeal to the audience at the time, as...

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• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate