As the young, recently crowned King of England, Henry sets out to prove himself by seizing his alleged birthright in France. ... He goes on to say "I think he would not wish himself anywhere but where he is" which can refer to being on the battlefield representing England, but can also refer to being amongst the people he serves. ... When his father, Henry IV, usurped the throne from Richard II, Henry IV set the precedent for his own possible usurpation, and Henry IV then has to fight off all sorts of upheavals throughout his kingship. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate