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Henry VI Part 1
By William Shakespeare - Stage play
Roles
- Talbot - Adult (36-50), Senior (>50), Male
About this piece
Talbot asks his son to flee the battle and save himself
Summary
The setting is the Hundred Years' War. The English, led by Talbot, are fighting the French, led by Joan of Arc and King Charles. After having conquered the city of Rouen, Talbot leads the English troops to Bordeaux but is surrounded and outnumbered by the French troops at all sides. He urges his son John Talbot to flee but he refuses. They fight the French army. John Talbot is surrounded by French soldiers and the Bastard of Orlean strikes him. Talbot goes to his rescue. Talbot asks his son if he is tired and then again, asks him to flee. Now he has fought, it wouldn't dishonor their name anymore. If he survives he will be able to come back and avenge his death.
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