Review: Stirring
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2012
Point: King Henry of England braves the French in the battle of Agincourt to successful conquer the land and take Katharine as his bride.Path: Written around 1600 Shakespeare carefully inserts major and minor characters throughout his play, bringing both comic relief, and truthful contemplation to the reader's attention.Sources: From my understanding, Shakespeare based much of the play upon Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles. Holinshed was one of the contemporary historians, and available to Shakespeare. He also uses his understanding of the English spirit, and the disagreements common among the Welsh, Irish, French and English.Agreement: Well written, exciting, and stirring presentation of this moment in history. One cannot help but be stirred by the famous St. Crispin's Day Speech, and also the speech given At the siege of Harfleur.Favorite Quote: The greatest sound comes from the hollow jar.It would be worth another read and I would recommend it.