Henry V as Literary Hero
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A 5 page paper discussing one of Shakespeare's histories and the question of whether Henry can be seen as a literary hero. Henry not only is a literary hero, but a literal hero as well. He exemplifies some of the best of those qualities we classify as leadership ability, generally without thought for his personal feelings. Henry is a true hero, one that could well serve as a role model today. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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Henry V/Letter Home from a Soldier
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A 5 page essay that takes the unusual form of a letter home from a common soldier in Henry's army that discusses his life and also the execution of a fellow soldier, Bardolph, for looting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Henry V: Shakespeare and Film
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A 6 page paper which analyzes Shakespeare’s Henry V and then discusses the film versions of the story starring Laurence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Historical Accuracy in Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part I" and "Henry V"
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A six page paper looking at these two plays by William Shakespeare in terms of their faithfulness to history. The paper concludes that they may not be faithful in all their details, but they are faithful in their overall message: that Henry V was a creative ruler, ruthless with his enemies, but steadfast in his love for his country. Bibliography lists three sources.
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Honor, Hamlet And Henry V
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Shakespeare, in the plays Henry V and Hamlet, has given a number of distinct definitions of what honor is and how people have the choice to act and react honorably or not. This 6 page paper explores the meaning of honor and examines these two plays in terms of how honor is portrayed. No additional sources are listed.
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Hotspur and King Henry in Shakespeare’s “Henry IV Part I'
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A five page paper closely comparing these two born warriors in terms of the way they are presented in Shakespeare’s play. Contrasting their personalities and speeches, the paper concludes that they are both the perfect type of character to usurp a throne, but Henry’s administration shows that this type of character isn’t necessarily adept at running a country. No additional sources.
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Hotspur vs. Henry in Shakespeare’s “Henry IV Part I”
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A five page paper comparing these two characters in Shakespeare’s history play. The paper notes that it is ironic that early in the play King Henry wishes Hotspur was his son, for in fact the would-be usurper is very much like the old King had been in his youth. No additional sources.
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Kenneth Branagh’s Henry V
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A 4 page paper which reflects on the film Henry V directed by Kenneth Branagh. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Kingship and Henry V
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A 6 page research paper that examines the kingship of Henry V as pictured in Shakespeare's play. The writer's examination of Shakespeare's characterization of Henry V demonstrates that Shakespeare saw this monarch as an exemplary example of the elements of kingship. Also, a brief survey of Edward Powell's Kingship, Law and Society: Criminal Justice in the Reign of Henry V, demonstrates that Shakespeare's assessment of Henry V is largely supported by historical scholarship. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Lady Percy and Queen Margaret: Shakespeare's Females
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An 11 page paper which analyzes the character of Lady Percy in "Henry IV: Act I," and Queen Margaret in "Richard III." The paper argues that they are not your traditional female characters, in terms of gender definition of the Renaissance period, as was often the case with Shakespeare's women. The paper provides an examination of gender concerns in Shakespeare and the time period, and then discusses the works and the women under examination. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Patterns of Language and Imagery in Shakespeare’s Second Tetralogy
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This 8 page report discusses Shakespeare’s second tetralogy which consists of “Richard II,” Parts 1 and 2 of “Henry IV,” and “Henry V.” Throughout each of these plays, Shakespeare offers his audiences and readers a winding path of imagery and figurative language that allows a deeper insight to the actions taking place on the stage and the hidden motivations for the behaviors the audience watches the players take on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Prince Hal and King Henry
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This 6 page paepr is a close examination of two speeches in Shakespeare's history play, "The First Part of Henry IV," one by King Henry and one by Prince Hal. It examines the speeches and what they tell us about the two men. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Renaissance Culture: Donatello, Michelangelo and Shakesepare
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A 5 page paper which examines what art and literature tells us about Renaissance culture. The works examined are Donatello’s St. George and David, Michelangelo’s David, and Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part One. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Scrutinizing King Henry V in William Shakespeare’s “The Life of Henry the Fifth” and Captain Willmore in Aphra Behn’s “The Rover”
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An 8 page paper which evaluates the male protagonists of Henry V and Captain Willmore by examining how the playwrights subject each to intense scrutiny throughout the course of the works. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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