King Henry V | 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

Alice - This character works as a lady-in-waiting, serves as an English tutor, and offers translation services when called upon to do so.

Ambassadors (to the King of England) - These characters are sent from France, to deliver tennis balls to the main character.

Archbishop of Canterbury - See Canterbury

Attendants - These characters have small or no speaking parts, but contribute to the regal atmosphere of the French and English courts as they are represented onstage; they are usually male and often accompany the kings and lords at various points in the...
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