1. Henry V - Benevolent King Or Scheming Politician?
... him a hypocrite, or is he just planning for his future? This is also evident in Henry V, as he somewhat turns his back on his drinking and womanising pals as he tried to escape being "guilty by association" and display the behaviour typical of a King of England. He allows the hanging of Bardolph, a ... battlefield representing England, but can also refer to being amongst the people he serves. This statement seems to suggest the role of king is somewhat unwanted and he still yearns for the fun of his past. When his father, Henry IV, usurped the throne from Richard II, Henry ... to the bat...
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