Henry VI Part 1 by William Shakespeare

Henry VI Part 1

William Shakespeare

298 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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 863 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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