Henry VI Part 3

Roles

• Son - Teenager (13-19), Young Adult (20-35), Male

About this piece

A soldier weeps because he has killed his own father in 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 scene King Henry observes the battle sitting on top of a hill. A soldier enters carrying a dead body. He strips the armor from the dead soldier looking for money. He realizes that he has killed his own father.

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