Reading Questions Act 1:

Henry V Reading Questions A C T   I        (answer on separate paper and be prepared for reading quiz Feb 21)                                      

1. Why does motivating the Archbishop of Canterbury encourage Henry to wage war on France? How might conducting a war help Henry deal with social problems?

2. What was Henry’s life like before he became King?

3. On what principle does Henry claim the throne of France?

4. According to the Archbishop of Canterbury, how is the state like a beehive?

5. How does Henry explain the nature of a Christian King in I, ii, 241-243?

6. How does the Dauphin of France insult Henry, and how does Henry respond?

7. What insight do you get about Henry’s character in this act? What contributes to your evaluation of Henry?