1. Henry V - Benevolent King Or Scheming Politician?
According to traditional thinking, King Henry is the brave and majestic hero of the play. ... The punishment for looting is hanging as decreed by the King. ... Does this make him a hypocrite, or is he just planning for his future? ... But he is also the most successful king in Shakespeare's History plays. ... But it is possible that being such a man was the condition for being a successful king. ...
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