Synopsis
This group of plays is considered to be a tetralogy, which is defined as a group of three tragedies followed by a satyr, which is a tragicomedy, written all by the same author.
Richard II
This play is two years of the life of Richard II, 1398-1400, starting with him in power having to deal with a dispute between Richard's cousin, Henry Bolingbroke(Henry IV) and Thomas Mowbray. It ends with him banishing both of them. Following a series of terrible decisions that lead him to appear indecisive and untrustworthy, the nobility, as well as common people, grow hatred for Richard. When Richard leaves to go to war in Ireland, Bolingbroke is aided by a number of people to take the throne and is crowned Henry IV. It ends with Richard being murdered in jail by a faithful follower of Henry, which then leads to Henry vowing that he will go to Jerusalem to cleanse himself.
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Henry IV, Part One
This play begins with Henry IV having an internal battle over what has happened to Richard II which then moves into Hotspur's battle at Homildon in Northumberland against Douglas in 1402. This play consists of three groups, the King's party, the Eastcheap group, which is more of the common people, who Henry's rebellious son, Prince Hal or Harry (Henry V), spends his time with, and finally the rebels. The play ends with all three groups meeting at Shrewsbury in 1403 where Henry IV defeats the rebels.
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https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/henry4pt1/summary/
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Henry IV, Part Two
This play picks up right where part one left off in 1403 but focuses mainly on Prince Hal's journey parallel to that of Falstaff. Falstaff was once friends with Hal in Eastcheap, he is described as nearing death but still manages to stir up trouble for himself and others as well as joins a rebellion, that is ultimately put down by Hal's brother, John. At the same time, it depicts Hal still inclined towards London lowlife which disappoints Henry IV. Henry IV then appears to die and Hal almost immediately takes the crown, Henry IV awakes and believes that Hal only cares about becoming king, Hal then convinces him otherwise, Henry IV then dies contently. This play ends with Henry V reuniting with Falstaff, as Falstaff believes Henry will be generous to him. Henry V rejects Falstaff claiming he has changed and can no longer be associated with London's lowlife.
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Henry V
Here is some fun synopsis of our own play.
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Bard101x: What Happens in Henry V:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Mi1XFFDh4
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Finger Puppet Shakespeare: Henry V