King Henry IV, Part I | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Archbishop of York (Richard Scroop) - This religious leader sides with the rebels against the King.

Archibald (Earl of Douglas) - This fierce warrior leads Scottish forces against the King.

Attendants - These minor characters are the extras in the play as they assist the King at court.

Bardolph - This person is a drinking and thieving companion often found at the tavern who has a very red face.

Blunt (Sir Walter Blunt) - At the battle of Shrewsbury this character disguises himself as the King and is killed.

Bolingbroke (King Henry...
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