Character Flashcards
1
Q
Character of Henry VI?
A
no interest in alpha male medieval pursuits e.g. military, jousting, hunting, feasting etc
pious
shied away from important decisions
carried little for his appearance - often poorly dressed in public - Margaret of Anjou mistook him for a squire when they first met
weak - struggled to raise funds from taxation or nobles and was easy to manipulate
vacuous
inane
inept
malleable
ineffective
2
Q
How did the Pope describe Henry VI (quote)?
A
‘more timorous than a woman, utterly devoid of wit and spirit.’