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Historical Works of William Shakespeare: Henry IV, Part I: Act I

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Shakespeare, William

Shakespeare, William
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Critic: Brennen, Joseph E
Affiliation: Chairman, Department Of English, Fordham University

Henry IV, Part I: Act I

Act I: Scene 1

The scene opens at the royal palace in London where King Henry has
assembled his courtiers, Prince John of Lancaster (his younger son), the Earl
of Westmoreland, Sir Walter Blunt, and others. The purpose of the meeting is
to hear Westmoreland's report on a session of the King's council, called to
discuss his projected trip to the Holy Land. In measured and formal tones,
Henry describes the present moment as a brief ...

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