Henry 6th Part 3: ‘How Sweet A Thing It Is To Wear A Crown.’ The History Of European Theatre podcast

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Henry 6th part 3: ‘How sweet a thing it is to wear a crown.’

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Episode 129:

A brief recap on the dating and sources of the play

A brief synopsis of the play

The problem of multiple battlefield scenes and the depiction of violence

How language in the play is used to underline the changing fortunes of the two sides.

The depth of strong characterisation in the play

Warwick, the would-be kingmaker

Henry as an early humanist

Fathers and sons at war with each other

The revenge motive running through the play

A brief recap on the role and character of Margaret

The development of the character of Richard

The question of the extent if Richard’s deformity

Did the play resonate with the contemporary audience?

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