ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dr. Ian Johnson suggests which of the following ideas about the play, “Henry V”?
A
That it is a satire of European monarchies
B
That none of the characters undergo a remarkable shift in personality over the course of the play
C
That it is historically accurate
D
That it is an incomplete play and possibly not authored by Shakespeare
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Henry V is a history play, probably written around 1599. It covers events during the Hundred Years’ War, immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt (1415). Soon after he becomes king, Henry V is considering making a claim to rule France as well as England.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hard and domineering, he was intolerant of opposition and could be ruthless and cruel in pursuit of his policy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Henry V ruled England from 1413 until his death in 1422 and is one of England’s most popular kings. Famed for his victory over the French at the 1415 battle of Agincourt, during the Hundred Years’ War with France, the king is remembered for his military abilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -Henry V Summary. After an insult from the French Dauphin, King Henry V of England invades France to claim the throne he believes should be his. Henry stops an assassination plot, gives powerful speeches, and wins battles against the odds. In the end, he woos and marries the Princess of France, linking the two nations.

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