Henry VI Part 3

Roles

• Clifford - Adult (36-50), Senior (>50), Male

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Clifford urges King Henry to get his kingdom back

Summary

In the first scene of the play the Duke of York organizes a revolt against King Henry VI and wins. However, he promises King Henry VI that he will let him rule England until his death. The Duke of York will be his successor. York's sons, Edward and Richard, persuade their father to break his promise and seize the crown before Henry's death. York is persuaded to fight against Henry's army. York loses the battle and is killed. In this scene King Henry, Margaret, Clifford, Northumberland and Prince Edward arrive at the town of York. Margaret shows the King York's head on the city wall. When Henry tells them that he is not happy about this sight, Clifford urges the King to be merciless with his enemy, the house of Lancaster (York). He tells the king that he should learn from the natural world where the instinct of survival drives each animal to kill when needed. King Henry should get his kingdom back and give his son the right to the crown.

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