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The character of Henry V fulfilled the Tudor ideal of the perfect leader and king, yet for 21st century audiences, he remains an ambiguous figure. Consider the difficulties faced by a director of this play.
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KING HENRY V The character of Henry V fulfilled the Tudor ideal of the perfect leader and king, yet for 21^st century audiences, he remains an ambiguous figure. Consider the difficulties faced by a director of this play. Does Shakespeare present Henry as a ruthless war-like figure in pursuit of victory whatever the cost, as a golden hero whose story glorifies war, or as a just, sincere man in search of everlasting peace? Discuss with close reference to the text and any film productions you have seen. There are two possible viewpoints to consider when answering this question, looking from the Tudors point of view, there is one simple answer, yes King Henry V was a heroic, patriotic and brilliant leader to his people. However the real depth of a question such as this one is in answering the question from a modern standing, looking back at an often...
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