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Historical Works of William Shakespeare: Henry V: Act 2

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

Shakespeare, William
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Critic: Lippman, Laura
Affiliation: Department of English, Harvard University

Henry V: Act 2

Act II: Scene 1

The first scene begins with an introductory speech by the Chorus,
describing the changes that have taken place in England since the last act.
The whole country, especially the youth, is excited at the prospect of winning
honor by following Henry to France. Across the channel, the French tremble at
the news of the English preparation. Seeking to avert the invasion, the French
resort to conspiracy by bribing three Englishmen to kill the ...

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