... in a man's job as others easily sway him when the church (Canterbury and Ely) persuades him to go to war. When Canterbury says "A thousand pounds by th" year. Thus runs the bill" and Ely replies "This would drink deep" we learn of exactly how much the Church is standing to lose if the new law passes. It is in their best interests to distract the King; the impending tax law would make ... in France. According to traditional thinking, King Henry is the brave and majestic hero of the play. He speaks beautifully and never backs down from a fight. However, his aggression and slightly muddled ...

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