Henry IV, Part 1
Introduction:
Title page of the first quarto (1598)
Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. It is the second of Shakespeare's tetralogy that deals with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (2 plays), and Henry V. Henry IV, Part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with Hotspur's battle at Homildon against the Douglas late in 1402 and ends with the defeat of the rebels at Shrewsbury in the middle of 1403.[1] From the start it has been an extremely popular play both with the public and the critics.[2]
Introduction:
Title page of the first quarto (1598)
Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. It is the second of Shakespeare's tetralogy that deals with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (2 plays), and Henry V. Henry IV, Part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with Hotspur's battle at Homildon against the Douglas late in 1402 and ends with the defeat of the rebels at Shrewsbury in the middle of 1403.[1] From the start it has been an extremely popular play both with the public and the critics.[2]
Characters
Facsimile of the first page of The First Part of King Henry the Fourth from the First Folio, published in 1623
* King Henry the Fourth of England
Based on the historical King Henry IV of England, this first cousin of Richard II (whom he supplanted in 1399) is also known as "Bullingbrook" or "Bolingbroke" after his place of birth in Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire. Before he was king he was Duke of Lancaster (and is called "Lancaster" by Glendower).
Prince Henry
Based on the youthful Henry V of England, the Prince of Wales is variously called "Hal", "Harry", or "Harry Monmouth", having been born at Monmouth. He is the eldest son of Henry IV.
Lord John of Lancaster
Actually the third son of Henry IV, he was later made Duke of Bedford. Here he has a small role and is called "John" by Hal but has "Lancaster" for a speech heading (adding to the confusion, since Glendower, in referring to "Lancaster", means his father).
Earl of Westmorland (Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland)
Sir Walter Blunt
Earl of Worcester (Thomas Percy, 1st Earl of Worcester)
Earl of Northumberland (Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland)
Henry Percy, known as Hotspur, Northumberland's son
Kate, Lady Percy, Hotspur's wife
Edmund Mortimer, called Earl of March
Lady Mortimer
Owen Glendower, leader of the Welsh, and Lady Mortimer's father
Earl of Douglas
Sir Richard Vernon
Richard Scroop, Archbishop of York
Sir Michael, a member of the Archbishop's household
Sir John Falstaff
Sir John Falstaff is a fictional character, but originally he was called "Oldcastle". Traces of this remain in the play. Thus Hal could refer to his friend as "my old lad of the castle". [See: Sir John Oldcastle.] King's Men actors who played the part of Falstaff included John Heminges, John Lowin, and Charles Hart.[7]
Edward (Ned) Poins
Bardolph
Peto
Mistress Quickly
Francis, a drawer
Vintner
Gadshill
Carriers, Chamberlain, Ostler, Travellers, Sheriff, Messengers, Servant, Lords, Soldiers
Facsimile of the first page of The First Part of King Henry the Fourth from the First Folio, published in 1623
* King Henry the Fourth of England
Based on the historical King Henry IV of England, this first cousin of Richard II (whom he supplanted in 1399) is also known as "Bullingbrook" or "Bolingbroke" after his place of birth in Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire. Before he was king he was Duke of Lancaster (and is called "Lancaster" by Glendower).
Prince Henry
Based on the youthful Henry V of England, the Prince of Wales is variously called "Hal", "Harry", or "Harry Monmouth", having been born at Monmouth. He is the eldest son of Henry IV.
Lord John of Lancaster
Actually the third son of Henry IV, he was later made Duke of Bedford. Here he has a small role and is called "John" by Hal but has "Lancaster" for a speech heading (adding to the confusion, since Glendower, in referring to "Lancaster", means his father).
Earl of Westmorland (Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland)
Sir Walter Blunt
Earl of Worcester (Thomas Percy, 1st Earl of Worcester)
Earl of Northumberland (Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland)
Henry Percy, known as Hotspur, Northumberland's son
Kate, Lady Percy, Hotspur's wife
Edmund Mortimer, called Earl of March
Lady Mortimer
Owen Glendower, leader of the Welsh, and Lady Mortimer's father
Earl of Douglas
Sir Richard Vernon
Richard Scroop, Archbishop of York
Sir Michael, a member of the Archbishop's household
Sir John Falstaff
Sir John Falstaff is a fictional character, but originally he was called "Oldcastle". Traces of this remain in the play. Thus Hal could refer to his friend as "my old lad of the castle". [See: Sir John Oldcastle.] King's Men actors who played the part of Falstaff included John Heminges, John Lowin, and Charles Hart.[7]
Edward (Ned) Poins
Bardolph
Peto
Mistress Quickly
Francis, a drawer
Vintner
Gadshill
Carriers, Chamberlain, Ostler, Travellers, Sheriff, Messengers, Servant, Lords, Soldiers
Quotes
"He will give the devil his due". - (Act I, Scene II).
"The better part of valour is discretion". - (Act V, Scene IV).
"The better part of valour is discretion". - (Act V, Scene IV).
Henry IV, Part 2
Introduction:
Facsimile of the first page of The Second Part of King Henry the Fourth from the First Folio, published in 1623
Henry IV, Part 2 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed written between 1596 and 1599. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 and succeeded by Henry V.
Characters
Rumour, the Presenter
Epilogue
King Henry IV of England
Prince Harry, later King Henry V of England
Prince John of Lancaster
Prince Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester
Prince Thomas, Duke of Clarence
Earl of Northumberland (Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland)
Lady Northumberland
Kate, widow of Harry Hotspur
Travers, Northumberland's servant
Morton, a messenger
Scrope, Archbishop of York
Lord Bardolf
Thomas, Lord Mowbray, the Earl Marshal
Lord Hastings
Sir John Coleville
Lord Chief Justice (Sir William Gascoigne)
His Servant
Gower, a messenger
Sir John Falstaff
His Page
Bardolph
Poins
Ensign Pistol
Peto
Mistress Quickly
Doll Tearsheet, a prostitute
Snare
Fang
Earl of Warwick (Richard de Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick)
Earl of Surrey (Thomas Fitzalan, 11th Earl of Surrey)
Earl of Westmorland (Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland)
Harcourt
Sir John Blunt
Robert Shallow, country justice
Silence, country justice
Davy, Shallow's servant
Ralph Mouldy, Simon Shadow, Thomas Wart, Francis Feeble, Peter Bullcalf
Porter of Northumberland's household
Drawers, Beadles, Grooms, Messenger, Sneak and other Musicians, soldiers, and attendants.
Epilogue
King Henry IV of England
Prince Harry, later King Henry V of England
Prince John of Lancaster
Prince Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester
Prince Thomas, Duke of Clarence
Earl of Northumberland (Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland)
Lady Northumberland
Kate, widow of Harry Hotspur
Travers, Northumberland's servant
Morton, a messenger
Scrope, Archbishop of York
Lord Bardolf
Thomas, Lord Mowbray, the Earl Marshal
Lord Hastings
Sir John Coleville
Lord Chief Justice (Sir William Gascoigne)
His Servant
Gower, a messenger
Sir John Falstaff
His Page
Bardolph
Poins
Ensign Pistol
Peto
Mistress Quickly
Doll Tearsheet, a prostitute
Snare
Fang
Earl of Warwick (Richard de Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick)
Earl of Surrey (Thomas Fitzalan, 11th Earl of Surrey)
Earl of Westmorland (Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland)
Harcourt
Sir John Blunt
Robert Shallow, country justice
Silence, country justice
Davy, Shallow's servant
Ralph Mouldy, Simon Shadow, Thomas Wart, Francis Feeble, Peter Bullcalf
Porter of Northumberland's household
Drawers, Beadles, Grooms, Messenger, Sneak and other Musicians, soldiers, and attendants.
Quotes
"He hath eaten me out of house and home". - (Act II, Scene I).
"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown". - (Act III, Scene I).
"A man can die but once". - (Act III, Scene II).
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