4. Henry refers to an ancient British king named ____________, whom he describes as having carved his kingdom up to give to his children, something he says he'll never do.

5. What does Henry say history will call him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the scene end?

2. What takes place between Alais and Henry at dawn?

3. About what do Eleanor and Henry banter?

4. What takes place when Henry enters?

5. What do the boys do when they believe they are trapped in the wine cellar?

6. How does Henry speak to Philip?

7. Where are Richard and his brothers? Why?

8. How does Eleanor threaten Henry?

9. What plans do the boys make once their mother arrives?

10. How much of an enemy can Alais be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chess is used as a metaphor.

Part 1) How is it used as a metaphor? Why?

Part 2) What does this metaphor reveal about each character?

Part 3) When is chess used as a metaphor? Why is it used during those specific scenes?

Essay Topic 2

At the core of the various conflicts is the issue of who loves whom and how much.

Part 1) Give two examples of this from the play. How do these examples reveal the personalities and opinions of the characters involved?

Part 2) How does this issue affect the relationships of the characters?

Part 3) Why are some characters loved more than others?

Essay Topic 3

The knives and daggers are important.

Part 1) When do knives and/or daggers appear in this play? Why?

Part 2) How are weapons used as foreshadowing? Why?

Part 3) How do these weapons heighten the emotions of the characters, as well as the sense of drama?

(see the answer keys)

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