Henry V (History)
By William Shakespeare (1599)
The patriotic climax of Shakespeare's history cycle: the reformed prodigal prince leading his 'band of brothers' across France, the siege of Harfleur, and the miraculous victory at Agincourt. Dramatis Personae: King Henry V, Chorus, Pistol, Fluellen, Princess Katharine, Mountjoy, Exeter.
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Week 1 — Prologue & Act I, Sc 1–2: The Tennis Balls
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Week 1 — Prologue & Act I, Sc 1–2: The Tennis Balls
Scene Summary & Living Narrative: The Chorus begs the audience to use their imagination ('O for a Muse of fire!'); the French Dauphin sends a mocking gift of tennis balls; Henry's resolve.
Key Quotation for Recitation & Copywork: 'O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention!'
[Public Domain: William Shakespeare, First Folio / Globe Edition.]
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Week 1 — Prologue & Act I, Sc 1–2: The Tennis Balls
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Week 2 — Act II, Sc 1–2: The Conspiracy at Southampton
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Week 3 — Act II, Sc 3–4 & Act III, Prologue: The Fleet Sets Sail
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Week 4 — Act III, Sc 1–3: Once More unto the Breach
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Week 5 — Act III, Sc 4–7: The English Lesson & The French Arrogance
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Week 6 — Act IV, Prologue & Sc 1: A Little Touch of Harry in the Night
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Week 7 — Act IV, Sc 2–3: The St. Crispin's Day Speech
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Week 8 — Act IV, Sc 4–7: The Battle of Agincourt
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Week 9 — Act IV, Sc 8: Non Nobis and Te Deum
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Week 10 — Act V, Sc 1: Fluellen and the Leek
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Week 11 — Act V, Sc 2: The Wooing of Katharine
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Week 12 — Act V, Sc 2 (End) & Epilogue: The Union of Two Crowns
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