Henry V Dramatis Personae

King Henry V

The young, recently crowned King of England. He is brilliant, focused and committed to the responsibilities of Kingship. These responsibilities often force him to place his personal feelings second to the needs of the crown. Henry is a brilliant orator who uses his skill to justify his claims and to motivate his troops. Once He has resolved to conquer France, he pursues his goal relentlessly to the end.

Dukes of Exeter, Westmorland, Salisbury & Warwick

Advisors to the King and leaders of his military.______ is entrusted with carrying important messages to the French king

The Dukes of Clarence, Bedford, & Gloucester

Henry’s three younger brothers, who are noblemen and fighters.

The Archbishop of Canterbury & the Bishop of Ely

Wealthy and powerful English Clergyman. They do not go to fight in the war, but their urging and fundraising are important factors in Henry’s decision to invade France.

Cambridge, Scroop & Grey

Conspirators against King Henry who are bribed by French Agents to kill Henry before he sets sail for France. ______ betrayal of his King is particularly surprising, as ______ and Henry are good Friends

The Dukes of York and Suffolk

Two noble cousins who dies together at the battle of Agincourt

Sir Thomas Erpingham

A wise, aged veteran of many wars who serves with Henry’s campaign.

Captain Gower

An army Captain and a capable fighter who serves with Henry’s Campaign

Captain Fluellen

The captain of King Henry’s troops from Wales. He is a close friend of captain Gower, has a heady Welsh accent. His wordiness provides comic relief, but he is also very likable and proves himself an intelligent leader and strategist.

Captain MacMorris and Captain Jamy

The Captains of King Henry’s troops from Ireland and Scotland respectively. They both have heavy accents reflecting their countries of origin.

Ancient Pistol

A commoner from London who serves as a low-ranking ensign in the war with Henry. An associate of Nym and Bardolph, he speaks with a bluster and melodramatic poetic diction. He is married to the hostess of the Boar’s Head Tavern in London

Nym

A Commoner from London who serves in the war with Henry, and an associate of pistol and Bardolph. Like Bardolph, he is hanged in France for looting the conquered Towns

Boy

Formally in the service of Falstaff, the nameless boy leaves London after his master’s death and goes with Pistol, Nym and Bardolph to the war in France. He is touchy and embarrassed that his companions are cowardly thieves

Michael Williams, John Bates & Alexander Court

Common Soldiers with whom King Henry, disguised, argues the night before the Battle of Agincourt. Though he argues heatedly with _______, Henry is impressed with the men’s intelligence and courage.

Hostess

The keeper of the boars head tavern in London. , She is married to pistol. We hear apparent news of her death from venereal disease in scene 1 of act 5, though the folio edition of the play misidentifies her as the prostitute Doll Tearsheet

Sir John Falstaff

The closest friend and mentor of the young Henry , back in his wild days. He doesn’t appear in Henry V, but he is a major figure in the Henry IV plays. He is jovial and frequently drunken old knight, but his heart is broken when Henry breaks his ties with him after becoming King. We hear news of his illness and death in act 2, scenes 1 and 3.

Alice

The maid of princess Catherine

Montjoy

The French herald or messenger

Monsieur le Fer

A French soldier and gentleman’s who is captured by Pistol at the battle of Agincourt

What justifies King Henry V's invasion of France?

The Church Says it’s Ok

What happens to Bardolph while the army is in France?

he's hanged for stealing from a church

Which of these happens in Southampton?

the three Traitors are arrested

When Henry is incognito, who does he chat with?

All of these men

Who dies in the Battle of Agincourt?

Duke of York and the Earl of Suffolk

Who is the character that seems to hate Henry the most?

the Dauphin

Who are the Traitors of Henry that get caught?

Lord Scroop, Sir Thomas Gray, and The Earl of Cambridge