Henry V is King of England. He believes he is heir to the French throne.
Princess Katherine is the daughter of King Charles and Queen Isabel of France.
Charles is the King of France. He is married to Queen Isabel.
The dauphin is the eldest son of King Charles VI. He is the heir to the French throne.
Pistol, Bardolph and Nym are old drinking friends of Henry from before he was King.
Mistress Quickly is the landlady of a tavern. She has recently married Pistol.
The Duke of Exeter is Henry’s uncle and one of his closest advisors.
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the Head of the Church of England.
Fluellen is a Welsh Captain in the King’s Army. He is very patriotic.
The Boy is Falstaff's servant. He goes to war with Pistol, Bardolph and Nym.
The Constable is the commander-in-chief of the French Army.
Montjoy is a French Herald. He is employed by King Charles VI to deliver and receive messages.
The following activity is a great way to introduce some of the characters and the struggles that Henry faces.
Imagining the Story (2015)
The discussion points can be found on page 3.
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