CRITICISM

Caldwell, Ellen C. “Jack Cade and Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 2.” Studies in Philology 92, no. 1 (winter 1995): 18-79.

Examines the historical documents concerning the Jack Cade rebellion, and argues that in Henry VI, Part 2, Shakespeare indicated his ambivalence toward the uprising.

Dutton, Richard. “Shakespeare and Lancaster.” Shakespeare Quarterly 49, no. 1 (spring 1998): 1-21.

Explores the idea that the history plays, including Henry VI, Parts 1, 2, and 3, demonstrate that Shakespeare was a “Catholic recusant,” or someone unwilling to attend Church of England services.

Nunns, Stephen. “Regarding ‘Henry’: Two Directors Talk Shop.” American Theatre 14, no. 3 (March 1997): 44-7.

Presents a discussion with theater directors Michael Kahn and Karin Coonrad regarding their productions of the Henry VI plays.

Pearlman, E. “The Invention of Richard of Gloucester.” Shakespeare Quarterly 43, no. 4 (winter 1992): 410-29.

Demonstrates how the development of Richard as an increasingly complex character in the history plays reflects Shakespeare's own developing genius as a playwright.

———. “Shakespeare at Work: The Two Talbots.” Philological Quarterly 75 (winter 1996): 1-22.

Examines why Talbot of Henry VI, Part 1 elicited a stronger emotional response from Shakespeare's contemporaries than he does from modern audiences.

Pound, Louise. Introduction to The First Part of Henry the Sixth, by William Shakespeare, edited by Louise Pound, pp. vii-xvii. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1911.

Analyzes the date of composition, question of authorship, sources, stylistics, and characters of Henry VI, Part 1.