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S/LI/483. Shakespeare's portrayals of Richard II and Henry V

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DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at Shakespeare’s portrayals of Richard II and Henry V comparing their personalities and reflecting on the figure of an ideal king in the context of Renaissance England. The characters of both kings are analysed discussing sacrifices that must be made by a king to perform his duty to the nation.

 

KEYWORDS: Shakespeare’s kings, Richard II, Henry V,

 
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