Context
Which era is William Shakespeare from?
The Elizabethan Era
Who is referred to as the Prodigal Son? Where does this name come from?
Prince Hal. It comes from a bible story.
How does Falstaff survive the final battle?
By playing dead.
What is Module B called and what text did we study?
Module B is the Critical Study of Literature and as a class we studied Henry IV, Part 1.
Who is T-Ice?
A famous rapper and Mrs Range's most listened to artist.
The Divine Right of Kings refers to a political doctrine that asserted Kings derived their authority from God, and mandates the legitimacy of a monarchy.
Which characters acted in the play extempore, and who did they portray?
Falstaff initially acts as King Henry and Hal plays himself. (BONUS) However, they later switch and Hal plays his father while Falstaff acts as Hal.
How does the play start?
Henry IV rambles about the current state of England, which has been plagued by civil war.
Define the directive verb explain.
Relate cause and effect and/or provide how and why.
How many times did Mikaela and Mathilda go and watch the play?
Twice.
What is Machiavellianism? Who was it named after and what was the book he wrote about it called?
Machiavellianism is a personality trait characterised by manipulation, indifference to morality, and a calculated focus on self-interest. It was named after Niccolo Machiavelli and his book The Prince.
What dramatic relationship do Hal and Hotspur represent?
Hal and Hotspur are each other's dramatic foil and they mirror each other in their qualities.
Where did the final battle in the play take place?
Shrewsbury.
Name three of the universal themes in Henry IV, Part 1.
Answers could include: Honour and reputation, leadership, appearance vs reality, order and disorder, the role of women.
Grimace. Yes or no?
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How did Shakespeare's context influence this text?
There were concerns about the ageing Queen Elizabeth I, who had no heir, and what the political landscape would look like after her death.
What is King Henry IV's last name?
Bolingbroke.
How do the Percy's justify their rebellion against Henry IV?
They believe Henry IV is ungrateful for their help in his seizure of the throne.
What is context?
The framework that surrounds an author's composition of a text that provides resources for its appropriate interpretation. For example, cultural, economic, historical, geographical aspects.
What is the capital city of Cuba?
Havana.
What was the War of the Roses and how does it relate to Henry IV?
What is Lady Percy's purpose as a character in the play? Provide an example.
Her role as a character is to expose Hotspur's flaws and weaknesses. For example, she reveals that Hotspur suffers from nightmares where he is plagued by his experiences on the battlefield.
What is the name of the tavern Falstaff, Hal and their friends congregate at?
The Boar's Head.
What is the NESA definition of textual integrity?
The unity of a text; it's coherent use of form and language to produce an integrated whole in terms of meaning and value.
What are the three elements on the Dark Triad?
Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy.
Bonus if you point out where on it you are.