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- Henry V: The young, recently crowned king of England. Henry is brilliant, focused, fearless, and committed to the responsibilities of his kingship. These responsibilities often force him to place his personal feelings second to the needs of the crown. Henry is a brilliant orator who uses his skill to justify his claims and to motivate his troops. Once Henry has resolved to conquer France, he pursues his goal relentlessly to the end.
- Katharine: Daughter of King and Queen of France
- Duke of Gloucester: Brother to the king.
- Sir John Falstaff: Add a description of this character.
- Duke of Bedford: Brother to the king.
- Duke of Exeter: Uncle to the king.
- Duke of York: Cousin to the king.
- Earl of Salisbury
- Earl of Westmoreland
- Earl of Warwick
- Archbishop of Canterbury
- Bishop of Ely
- Earl of Cambridge
- Lord Scroop
- Sir Thomas Grey
- Sir Thomas Erpingham
- Gower
- Fluellen
- Macmorris
- Jamy
- Bates
- Williams
- Pistol
- Nym
- Bardolph
- The King of France: Historically Charles VI but never named as such in the play.
- Lewis, the Dauphin of France
- Duke of Burgundy
- Duke of Orleans
- Duke of Bourbon
- Duke of Berry
- Rambures: French lord.
- Grandpré: French lord.
- Montjoy: French herald.
- Governor of Harfleur
- Ambassadors to the King of England
- Monsieur le Fer: A French soldier.
- Isabel, Queen of France
- Alice: Lady-in-waiting to Katharine.
- Mistress Quickly: Hostess of tavern. Now married to Pistol.
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“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition;Act IV, scene iii”
King Henry
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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother;° be he ne‘er so vile,° This day shall gentle his conditlon.°
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Every subject’s duty is the King‘s, but every subject’s soul is his own.
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I am afeard there are few die well° that die in a battle; for how can they charitably dispose of anything when blood is their argument? Now, if these men do not die well, it will be a black matter for the King that led them to it;
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First Sentence edit
O, for a muse of fire that would ascend
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Folger Shakespeare Library. (edition-based publisher list)
This book is in Shakespeare's Histories. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- William Shakespeare (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: London : Chatto & Windus
Country: England
Publication Date: 1989
ISBN: 0701135360
Page Count: 128
Publisher: London : Chatto & Windus
Country: England
Publication Date: 1989
ISBN: 0701135360
Page Count: 128
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- Dewey: 822.33
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