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- After an insult from the French Dauphin, King Henry V of England invades France to claim the throne he believes should be his. Henry stops an assassination plot, gives powerful speeches, and wins battles against the odds. In the end, he woos and marries the Princess of France, linking the two nations.
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Henry V (No Fear Shakespeare) From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Henry V Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
- Act 1: Prologue & Scene 1
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- Character List
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- Themes
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- Symbols
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- Act 1: Prologue & Scene 1
Why does the Dauphin of France send King Henry V a chest of tennis balls? How does Falstaff die? Why does Henry kill his cousin and his friends? Why does Henry trick Fluellen by giving him the English soldier’s glove? How do the English defeat the French at the Battle of Agincourt?
My lord, this bill that’s being proposed is the same one that was proposed in the eleventh year of old King Henry’s reign. Everyone thought it would pass then, and it probably would have had it not been for the great civil unrest and uncertainty of the time, which required the matter to be put off.
A summary of Act 3: Scenes 3–5 in William Shakespeare's Henry V. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Henry V and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Henry V. Find out more about the rule of King Henry, why he condemns his friends to death and his desire to rule over France.