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Henry VI Part 3

By William Shakespeare - Stage play

Stage playStageACT III, Scene 3

Roles

  • Margaret - Young Adult (20-35), Adult (36-50), Male

About this piece

Margaret begs for the King of France's help

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. York's army, however, prevails and the king flees with his army. King Henry flees to Scotland but is captured. Edward becomes king and proposes to Lady Gray to his brothers' surprise. Queen Margaret, Henry's wife, goes to France to beg for help. In this scene she meets King Louis of France and tells him what the current political situation is in England and begs for his help.

Tone

Persuasive

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