![]() ![]() Somerset and Richard Plantagenet lead different sides. In London, many noblemen gather outside Parliament to debate a point of law. The French are defeated, but Talbot organizes a sneak attack, retaking the city long enough to bury the English dead still inside. Joan beats Talbot in combat but spares his life. The French then attack the English, killing several important officers. The French release Talbot in exchange for a French prisoner. Joan of Arc comes to meet Charles, assuring him that she will break the siege. Charles and his lords try to fight them, but they are beaten by the English. Meanwhile, in France, troops that were formerly under the command of Talbot attack Orleans. The noblemen spring into action, preparing Henry V’s son, Henry VI, for his new role as king. Dauphin Charles has been crowned king of France and a famous English soldier, Talbot has been imprisoned. Several towns that are part of English territory claimed by Henry V have been taken back by French troops. Several messengers arrive in quick succession with news from France. ![]() Many noblemen attend to grieve the death of a great king. ![]() However, some sources say that these two plays were actually written first and later adapted into a trilogy. The play was followed by two sequels: Henry VI, Part 2 and Henry VI, Part 3. It dramatizes events in English history immediately following the death of Henry V, including the start of the War of the Roses and British losses in France. It was written around 1591, rather early in Shakespeare’s career. Henry VI is a historical play by William Shakespeare. ![]()
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