Study Questions
1. Briefly explain why Chorus is used to introduce the play.
2. In Scene 1, what proposed law is worrying the Archbishop of Canterbury, and why?
3. How is Canterbury trying to prevent passage of this law?
4. What do we learn about Henry’s personality from Canterbury and Ely?
5. How does Canterbury justify Henry’s claim to the French throne?
6. How do Henry’s advisors feel about this matter?
7. Why does Henry decide to use only a quarter of his army against France?
8. Who is the Dauphin?
9. What...
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