king henry the fourth
HENRY 4TH The play is called “Henry the fourth” and it is written by William Shakespeare. The play takes place in medieval England, just after King Richard has been overthrown and a new ruler has arisen, King Henry the fourth. ... One character in particular will be discussed, Hotspur as he is the one who leads the rebel army against King Henry and he is the one who feels he has right to the throne. ... Hotspur does not appear in this scene, but you can see that something is going to happen between the Percy’s and the king. In act 1 scene 1 when the king and Westmoreland are the discussing what going on, the king seems occupied: “it seems than that the tidings of this broil, break off our business for the Holy land” (p. ... The king finds himself so occupied with what is going on in his own country that he cannot afford concern himself with other matters. ... In act 1 scene 1 when the king first speaks he explains that things must change: “Shall now in mutual well-beseeming ranks, March all one way and be no more opposed, against acquaintance, kindred, and allies” (p.