Shakespear

Question 1

Henry VI part 2

Answer 1

The first of the three Shakespeare plays based on the life and events of King Henry the VI.

Focuses on the initial turmoil created by several major players to earn favour with the king.

The central character besides Henry is Richard Plantagenet, the Duke of York who along with his sons, Edward and Richard the II raises an army and plots to overthrow Henry and name himself king.

Question 2

Henry VI part 3

Answer 2

With war breathing down his neck, Henry tries to strike a bargain with Richard the Duke of York promising to name him heir to the throne. Queen Margaret however disagrees.

With the help of Lord Clifford and son Edward, Prince of Wales she wages war on Richard and his army defeating him.

With Richard killed, a new kingmaker emerges in the form of Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick, the initial intermediator between Henry and Richard.

Nevill routs Margaret and Cliffords army, seizes the throne and proclaims Edward the IV son of Richard As the new king of England.

Question 3

King Henry VI part 1

Answer 3

The prequel to the Henry VI trilogy.  About Henry ascending the throne amid turmoil in England for power to the monarchy. 

Supporters of the two warring houses of Lancaster and York choose red or white roses as symbols of their loyalty. This begins the war of roses.

Adding to his problems, Henry’s armies in France are defeated by French forces led by Joan of Arc.

In a bid for peace, King Henry sides with the house of York but confirms his monarchy. He defeats the French and Joan is burnt at the stake. His subsequent marriage to captured French noblewoman Margaret Anjou sets off a new renewed struggle for power to the throne of England.