Dec 23, 2009

Henry IV, Part I | Henry IV, Part I

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Author: William Shakespeare
First Published: 1598
Type of Work: Play
Type of Plot: Historical
Time of Work: 1403
Setting: England
Genres: Drama, History play
Subjects: England or English people, Death or dying, Kings, queens, or royalty, Fifteenth century, Knights or knighthood, Heads of state, Princes or princesses, Braggarts
Locales: England

Characters Discussed

King Henry IV, England’s troubled ruler. Haunted by his action in the deposition of his predecessor and kinsman, Richard II, and indirectly in that man’s death, as well as deeply disturbed by the apparent unworthiness of his irresponsible eldest son, he also faces the external problem of rebellion. He wishes to join a crusade to clear his conscience and to carry out a prophecy that he is to die in Jerusalem.

Prince Hal, later King Henry V. A boisterous youth surrounded by bad companions, he matures rapidly with responsibility, saves his...

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Henry IV, Part I | Henry IV, Part I

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Characters Discussed

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