Henry VI, Part 1 by Stephen Orgel, A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare

Henry VI, Part 1

Stephen Orgel, A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare

123 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)

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Henry VI, Part 1 is an uncompromising celebration of early English nationalism that contrasts the English with the French, portrayed here as effeminate and scheming.A boy king, Henry VI, is on the English throne, and the indomitable Talbot leads t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 864 reviews

Moods

adventurous 54%
challenging 51%
tense 37%
dark 21%
informative 18%
reflective 13%
emotional 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 26%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 37% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.35

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