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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?
Support the podcast at:
www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com
www.ko-fi.com/thoetp
www.patreon.com/thoetp
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Philip Rowe
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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?
Support the podcast at:
www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com
www.ko-fi.com/thoetp
www.patreon.com/thoetp
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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