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Henry V

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Who's Who

  • Henry V

    Henry V is King of England. He believes he is heir to the French throne.

  • Katherine

    Princess Katherine is the daughter of King Charles and Queen Isabel of France.

  • King Charles VI

    Charles is the King of France. He is married to Queen Isabel.

  • The dauphin

    The dauphin is the eldest son of King Charles VI. He is the heir to the French throne.

  • The Eastcheap Three

    Pistol, Bardolph and Nym are old drinking friends of Henry from before he was King.

  • Mistress Quickly

    Mistress Quickly is the landlady of a tavern. She has recently married Pistol.

  • Exeter

    The Duke of Exeter is Henry’s uncle and one of his closest advisors.

  • Canterbury

    The Archbishop of Canterbury is the Head of the Church of England.

  • Fluellen

    Fluellen is a Welsh Captain in the King’s Army. He is very patriotic.

  • The Boy

    The Boy is Falstaff's servant. He goes to war with Pistol, Bardolph and Nym.

  • The Constable

    The Constable is the commander-in-chief of the French Army.

  • Montjoy

    Montjoy is a French Herald. He is employed by King Charles VI to deliver and receive messages.

Teacher Notes

More Info

The following activity is a great way to introduce some of the characters and the struggles that Henry faces.

Imagining the Story (2015)

The discussion points can be found on page 3.

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