There are many powerful aspects and themes that are visible in the play Henry V, but none as predominant as the purpose of motivation and inspiration for people in a war of any age. ... There is motivational leadership, demonstrated by Henry V and many speeches that are produced by the main characters, prominently Henry V. First we will look at what motivational leadership, which as previously stated, was demonstrated by Henry V, and secondly, quotes from inspirational speeches will be analysed. ... Many people have used the St Crispin's Day speech from Henry V as an example of good,...

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On the surface of Henry V, Shakespeare poses a convoluted image of King Henry. He crafts Henry with a seemingly different personality throughout the play. ... Henry knows the cosmic order and his role within it well. ... Henry understands that it is ultimately he who will decide to wage war, but by luring the archbishop's approval, it isn't Henry deciding alone. ... The real Henry believes soldiers and pawns se...

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In the Shakespeare's play Henry IV the word honor is used in various forms thirty two times. ... However, the four major characters in Henry IV; Henry IV, Prince Harry (Hal), Henry Percy (Hotspur), and Falstaff; seem to have come to determine their own separate stance on how honor works and to what degrees this idea holds an importance to them personally. ... First off, the rebel king Henry IV brings up the introductory discussion of honor. ... (V.1.130-136) Falstaff realizes that honor has no power to save lives. ... This being said, King Henry finally grants his son his trust. ...

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Even if other people see it, King Henry IV needs to see Hal's transformation himself. ... Hal, now King Henry V, as a response to those who believe him to still be the misguided Prince Hal, says, "presume not that I am the thing I was " (5.5, line 56) because Hal has "turn'd away my former self"" (5.5, line 58). ... King Henry V sentences Falstaff to death and gives all his other prior companions a salary to live off of. King Henry V recognizes the need for both clemency and cruelty, which is an important aspect of being king. This is also another way that King Henry V keeps those wh...

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As You Like It 1. "As You Like It" was written by William Shakespeare. Historical Context In the year 1599, Queen Elizabeth sat on the throne of England. One of the most brilliant political minds of her century, she had presided over nearly fifty years of change and struggle, and brought h...

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Shakespeare and His Religion It is known that William Shakespeare did not follow or support any one religion. However, he evidently had a great deal of religious education. The question of Shakespeare's personal religious beliefs has intrigued scholars for hundreds of years. The late Unitarian ...

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