English Literature / Unit 7 ENL 0610 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The History Plays: Richard II to Henry V
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The idea
The second tetralogy, often called the Henriad, runs from Richard II through the two parts of Henry IV to Henry V, following Prince Hal from tavern companion of the witty rogue Falstaff to the king who rallies his men: "Once more unto the breach."
In practice
Hal grows from tavern prince to king.
Where people slip
Falstaff is comic, but the plays are histories.
Your place on the trail
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