Question about Shakespeare's Henry IV - ?
Henry IV Part 1 CHARACTER SUMMARY: HOTSPUR …King Henry sees Hotspur as a model for Prince Hal. Henry sees himself in Hotspur- both are rebels against a king, both are ambitious and capable of leading great political revolutions. But both Henry and Hotspur fail to see their moral impostures. Falstaff and Hal alone see through Hotspur's glamorous facade: Hotspur's dead body is simply a warehouse of honor from which Falstaff can steal a good military reputation and Hal can steal the honor he requires for kingship. Hotspur is called the "king of honor," but can a rebel and a traitor be a king? His own uncle Worcester accuses him of "apprehending a world of figures"; is this a man you'd want as a leader of real men? Hotspur may be heroic, but he's misguided by his family and too narrow in his thinking. He dashes off on a quest for military glory, and rushes his country into civil war because of a personal insult. In this play Shakespeare is trying to define what makes a good king. Hotspur may be an attractive person, but when we judge his leadership qualities, he falls short. http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/barrons/henryiv2.asp#chr
A quick history question on Henry IV?
I am french. In his heart Henri the IV had no regards for religion. He saw his personal benefit which was also the best for France at that time. To be recognized as a king he had to become a catholic. He abjured protestant believing but that was not sufficient for the inhabitants of Paris who were intolerant catholics . So , he had to discard the protestants to practice their religion in Paris, else religion war would sore.
What religion was Henry IV of England?
All the kings of England up to Henry VIII were Roman Catholic. You can find stuff on Henry IV by searching "Henry IV of England". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_IV_of...
What is the best summary for Henry IV?
Check out: part 1: http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/he... , http://www.shmoop.com/henry-iv-part-1/ part 2: http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/he... , http://www.shmoop.com/henry-iv-part-2/
Why did Henry IV convert to Catholic? HELP please!?
although Henry IV of ENGLAND died long before Calvin was born. Henry IV of FRANCE did indeed convert from Calvinism to Catholicism in order to ascend the French throne. Anyone can change religion whenever they wish providing the "new" religion will accept them - the "old" religion has very little say in the matter. One of Henry's early acts as King was to guarantee religious freedom to Protestants so perhaps he hadn't totally renounced calvinism
Explain how Henry IV’s conversion to Catholicism help France unite?
Henry had essentially won the French Wars of Religion militarily by 1593, but he was a Protestant Huguenot. The vast majority of the population of France was Catholic,as were the aristocracy,and Henry was thus unacceptable as king. His conversion to Catholicism made him acceptable both to the French Catholic aristocracy and the population as a whole as king.
A World Lit Only By Fire review questions PLEASE HELP!?
I have to do the same assignment, and let me tell you - no offense - no one is going to answer all of the questions. Anyone who would be able to would have worked extremely hard to get them, or at least had to have read the book. No one's going to give all their hard-earned work to someone who's too lazy to read the book. My suggestion: only ask the questions which you cannot find.
Where can i find king henry IV's first speech?
Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. It is the second of Shakespeare's tetralogy that deals with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (2 plays), and Henry V. Henry IV, Part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with Hotspur's battle at Homildon against the Douglas late in 1402 and ends with the defeat of the rebels at Shrewsbury in the middle of 1403. So shaken as we are, so wan with care. King Henry, scene i In those holy fields, Over whose acres walk'd those blessed feet, Which, fourteen hundred years ago, were nail’d For our advantage, on the bitter cross. King Henry, scene i http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Special:Search/Henry_IV,_Part_1 http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/henry4pt1/ http://www.novelguide.com/HenryIVPart1/index.html http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmHenry4102.asp http://www.gradesaver.com/ClassicNotes/Titles/henryiv http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/barrons/henryiv.asp
Who is henry the eighth?
He was the second Tudor monarch, the 8th King named Henry to rule England, a persecutor of Protestants, founder of the Church of England, an awful spouse six-times over, and father of Queen Elizabeth I.That is, unless you are referring to the song popularized by Herman's Hermits "I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am", then he's just one of the various Henries that married the widow next door.I'm 'Enery the Eighth, I am,'Enery the Eighth I am, I am!I got married to the widow next door,She's been married seven times beforeAnd every one was an 'EneryShe wouldn't have a Willie nor a SamI'm her eighth old man named 'Enery'Enery the Eighth, I am!If that seems a bit short for a song, please note that the second verse is the same as the first.