Henry VI Part 3

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• King Henry VI - Adult (36-50), Senior (>50), Male

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King Henry describes the battle

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. The two opposing sides fight and York is killed. In this monologue King Henry describes the battle sitting on top of a hill. He observes that the soldiers sway like the ocean, going back and forth. Margaret and Clifford have told him to stay away from the battle. He now considers how is life has been filled by grief and tragedy. He thinks if he had been a shepherd he would have enjoyed life more.

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