Depictions of War

The Battle of Agincourt was the key battle in the effort of England's King Henry V to consolidate his rule and protect his throne against the French. Shakespeare depicts the king as a benevolent ruler, and King Henry's own words support the view Shakespeare has of him as an inspiring leader, a man able to get the job done by marshaling his forces and attracting loyal followers. Act III Scene 1 finds him urging his troops to greater effort, for instance, and shows him once more to be able as a leader. This scene, along with others, also shows that Henry understands the people around him and so is able to get the best from them. This is an important quality in a leader, and it is one of the most important qualities Shakespeare brings out in his assessment of Henry and his accomplishments. This important speech is central in the play both physically and thematically. It is offered by Henry as a spur to action for his troops. The night before the battle his mood is quite different on

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