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

Episode 129:A brief recap on the dating and sources of the playA brief synopsis of the playThe problem of multiple battlefield scenes and the depiction of violenceHow language in the play is used to underline the changing fortunes of the two sides.The depth of strong characterisation in the playWarwick, the would-be kingmakerHenry as an early humanistFathers and sons at war with each otherThe revenge motive running through the playA brief recap on the role and character of MargaretThe development of the character of RichardThe question of the extent if Richard’s deformityDid the play resonate with the contemporary audience?Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A podcast tracing the development of theatre from ancient Greece to the present day through the places and people who made theatre happen. More than just dates and lists of plays we'll learn about the social. political and historical context that fostered the creation of dramatic art.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.