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The Second Part of King Henry IV (view source)
Revision as of 19:59, August 13, 2007
, 19:59, August 13, 2007Synopsis
'''The Second Part of King Henry IV''' is a play written by [[William Shakespeare]], which goes along with his other play, [[The First Part of King Henry IV]]. Although a History, it has hardly any history, but only develops fictional characters (and a few real ones) who were introduced in Part One. The play depicts the end of the rebellion against King Henry IV and the ascension of Prince Hal to King Henry V.
'''The Second Part of King Henry IV''' is a play written by [[William Shakespeare]], which goes along with his other play, [[The First Part of King Henry IV]]. Although a History, it has hardly any history, but only develops fictional characters (and a few real ones) who were introduced in Part One. The play depicts the end of the rebellion against King Henry IV and the ascension of Prince Hal to King Henry V.
==Synopsis==
The play begins with the aftermath of the battle of Shrewsberry. The old Earl of Northumberland hears many varrying accounts of the battle. He finds in the end though, that his son, Hotspur, is dead. He goes off to plan for further wars against King Henry IV. We then see Falstaff wanting money and seeking to borrow some. He is hailed as a war hero by gullibles and disapproved of by authorities. He prepares to leave to fight against another rebellion started by the Archbishop of York. The Archbishop himself plans to meet Prince John of Lancaster's forces. Meanwhile, the heir to the throne, Prince Hal, spends wasted time with Falstaff and other lude friends. He spends many long scenes jesting with them. The scenes end with news that they must to war against rebels. King Henry IV appears little, but makes his famous "uneasy lies the head that wears the crown" speech. Falstaff manages to borrow money from a Justice Shallow, on the surety of his friendship with the Prince. Then, rebellion is again brought low by the King's forces. However, it is not won according to the rules of war. John of Lancaster tricks the rebel leaders into turning themselves in for execution. The rebellion is brought low, but shortly after King Henry becomes ill. He is worried that his son, Hal, will not honor his death or be a good ruler. His worries are furthur put to the test when his son tries on the crown. However, he and his son are reconciled and Henry's last advice is to occupy "gidy minds with foreign quarrells." Hal comes to the throne as King Henry V. He surprises the courtiers by maturing and banishing his disolute friends, such as Falstaff. Falstaff is deeply hurt by Hal's rejection and will die of a broken heart. The new king will soon bring english swords to France in the next play, [[The Famous Life of King Henry V]].
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[[Category: Plays]]
[[Category: Plays]]