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This study guide for The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, was prepared by thestudents of John Marshall High School’s Gifted, Highly Gifted, High Ability Magnetduring the spring of 2003 and is part of an ongoing effort; comments, questions, orrevision suggestions are welcome at Shakespeare Online Project, JMHS Magnet,Silverlake, California, 90027.

Act I, scene iCell 1

Summary: The Duke of York enters the throne room with his sons andfollowers, wondering where King Henry has fled to after their recentbattles. Warwick urges York to take the throne. As York sits, Henryenters with his followers, who want to fight York right there. Henryurges calm and asks York to descend from the throne. York makespublic his alleged claim to the throne, while Henry defends hishereditary possession of the crown. Suspecting that his claim to thethrone may be spurious, Henry asks York to let him rule while he lives,and he will pass the throne on to the house of York on his death. Yorkagrees and departs, but Henry's nobles are astonished that he woulddeny his son the birthright of becoming king on his father's death.Margaret, Henry's queen, arrives and accuses him of being anunnatural father for having disinherited his son and a bad ruler forthinking that York will let him rule.

Quote: What, shall we suffer this? let's pluck him down:My heart for anger burns; I cannot brook it.

Analogy: Brook : Tolerate :: Frore :A.) TorridB.) FrostyC.) ArdentD.) Fervent

Grammar: What are the adjectives?While we pursued the horsemen of the north,He slily stole away and left his men:

Reading Comp: Who wonders where the King Fled?

Discussion: Do you think York would be a good king?

Cell 2


Quote: Far be the thought of this from Henry's heart,To make a shambles of the parliament-house!

Analogy: Shambles : Church :: Slaughterhouse :A.) Meat Market

B.) TempleC.) FarfegnugenD.) Cult

Grammar: Which are verbs?Exeter, thou art a traitor to the crownIn following this usurping Henry.

Reading Comp: What does Wesmorland mean when he says this"Plantagenet, of thee and these thy sons,Thy kinsman and thy friends, I'll have more livesThan drops of blood were in my father's veins."

Discussion: What do you think of nothuberland in this scene?

Cell 3


Quote: He rose against him, being his sovereign,And made him to resign his crown perforce.

Analogy: inevitably : unavoidably :: perforce :A.) Traverse

B.) EffectualC.) InadequateD.) Willy-nilly

Grammar: Which of these are nouns?No; for he could not so resign his crownBut that the next heir should succeed and reign.

Reading Comp: Who are the people that argue?

Discussion: Do you think the King has gotten anytougher since Henry VI part I?

Cell 4


Quote:

Analogy: Bewray : Betray :: Hath :A.) HavingB.) Have

C.) ThatD.) Thas'd

Grammar: Which are the adverbs?Ah, wretched man! would I had died a maidAnd never seen thee, never borne thee son,Seeing thou hast proved so unnatural a fatherHath he deserved to lose his birthright thus?

Reading Comp: Who enters with anger?

Discussion: Do you Think Margaret is a good Queen?

Cell 5


Quote: To entail him and his heirs unto the crown,What is it, but to make thy sepulchreAnd creep into it far before thy time?

Analogy: Sepulchre : Forager :: Tomb:

A.) MarauderB.) BounderC.) Yellow dogD.) cur

Grammar: Which are nouns?I'll write unto them and entreat them fair.Come, cousin you shall be the messenger.

Reading Comp: What does Margaret say to King Henry?

Discussion: Why do you think Exeter ends the scenes in Henry mostof the time? Could it be because his name begins with "Exit"? ("Exit"er)

Act 1.2Cell 1

Richard, Edward, and Montague argue in disagreement about thecrown. York, Richard and Edward’s father, interrupts unintentionallyand asks what they are arguing about. The sons explain to their fatherthat in he should take the crown from Henry forcefully rather thanwaiting for him to die. York tries to tell them that they should letHenry rule peacefully.“Now you are heir, therefore enjoy it now: By giving the house ofLancaster leave to breathe, it will outrun you, father, in the end.” –Edward

Who interrupts the quarrel?

Frivolous: quarrel:: peripheral:_____a. assentb. compositc. affrayd. concord

“Your oath, my lord, is vain and frivolous”- Richard

Identify all the adverbs in this quote:EDWARD"Now you are heir, therefore enjoy it now:By giving the house of Lancaster leave to breathe,It will outrun you, father, in the end."

Do the sons seem to like Henry?

Cell 2

York is soon convinced by Richard and Edward to take thecrown. He tells Montague to go to London to find Warwick along withthe other Lords who support him to tell them of his plan.“… whet on Warwick to this enterprise. Thou, Richard, shalt to theDuke of Norfolk, and tell him privily of our intent.” -York

What is York’s plan?

Clandestinely: covertly::Privy:_____a. cognizantb. surreptitiouslyc. stealthilyd. underhandedly

“But that I seek occasion how to rise, and yet the king not privy to mydrift..”- York

What is the adverb in this sentence?YORKRichard, enough; I will be king, or die.

Do you think York stands a chance in taking the crown?

Cell 3

The Queen sends armies to attack York’s castle. John Mortimerand Hugh Mortimer arrive at the castle and tell York that they will helphim in the battle. York feels more confident and thinks he can win.“Many a battle I have won in France, when as the enemy hath beenten to one: why should I not now have the like success?”- York

Who comes to help York?

Besiege: aid:: secret:____a. helpb. divulgec. captured. masquerade

“the army of the queen mean to besiege us”- Montague

What part of speech is the word besiege in the sentence below?MONTAGUEYou are come to Sandal in a happy hour;The army of the queen mean to besiege us.

Do you think York has a better chance of winning the battle now thathe has more support and confidence?

Cell 4Act 1.3

Rutland and Tutor are on their way back to the castle when theycome across Clifford, who wants to kill Rutland. Rutland begs for hislife as Tutor tells Clifford that if he kills Rutland, he might as well killhim too. Tutor, while being dragged away, tells Clifford that God andman will hate him if he takes a child’s life away. Rutland asks why hewants him dead and he replies by saying that York killed his father.Clifford then stabs Rutland, killing York’s youngest son.“Ah Clifford, murder not this innocent child lest thou be hated both ofGod and man”- Tutor

According to Clifford, who did York kill?

Asunder: disjoined:: pent-up: ____a. splitb. stifledc. releasedd. open

“and so he comes, to rend his limbs asunder”- Rutland“she looks the pent-up lion o’er the wretch”- Rutland

Identify the clauses:CLIFFORDAs for the brat of this accursed duke,Whose father slew my father, he shall die.

Do you think that is the only reason Clifford hates York? Do you thinkthat is reason enough for him to kill York’s son?

Cell 5Act1.4

York is in the battlefield where he sees his lords dead. He feelsthat this is where he will die and this is where it will happen. Margaret,Clifford, Northumberland, and Edward come across him.“my uncles both are slain in rescuing me….here I must stay, and heremy life must end”- York

What leads to York’s saying this?

Falchion: cut:: bat : _____a. bounceb. hitc. carryd. spin

“with purple falchion, painted to the hilt in blood of those that hadencountered him” –York

Identify the adjectives:YORK…full as oft came Edward to my side,With purple falchion, painted to the hiltIn blood of those that had encounter'd him…

Do you think this will be the place York will die, like he said?

Cell 6

Northumberland and Clifford fight with York and capture him.Margaret ridicules York on being king and disrespects him when sheshows him the bloody handkerchief form Rutland and tells him self towipe his tears with it, although York shows no emotion. She then putsa paper crown on his head and reminds him of his unforgivable faultshe has done to Henry. She knocks the crown ff of his head.“Look, York: I stain’d this napkin with the blood that valiant Clifford,with his rapier’s point, made issue from the bosom of the boy; and ifthine eyes can water for his death, I give thee this to dry thy cheekswithal.” –Margaret

What does she put on York’s head?

Diadem: circlet :: solemn: _____a. wreathb. drunkc. somberd. cheerful

“rob his temples of the diadem”- Margaret

Identify the conjunctions in this sentence:CLIFFORDSo cowards fight when they can fly no further;So doves do peck the falcon's piercing talons;So desperate thieves, all hopeless of their lives,

Breathe out invectives 'gainst the officers.YORKO Clifford, but bethink thee once again,And in thy thought o'er-run my former time;And, if though canst for blushing, view this face,And bite thy tongue, that slanders him with cowardiceWhose frown hath made thee faint and fly ere this!

Do you think York is emotionless about the handkerchief on purpose?

Cell 7

York reacts bitterly and tells Margaret she is evil and manlike forleading an army. He tells her women have beauty and virtue, but shehas neither. He also tells her that how can a lady wipe the blood of amurdered child and wave it in front of the child’s father asking him towipe his tears with it. Northumberland sees he has emotion and feelssorry for him. Margaret and Clifford stab him!!! York dies and Margaretorders that York’s head be positioned on the gates of the town of York.“Beshrew me, but his passion moves me so that hardly can I chequemy eyes from tears” - Northumberland

Who feels sorry for York after he yelled at Margaret?

Adage :axiom:: slander : _____a. disparagementb. slenderc. exculpated. pique

“it needs not, nor it boots thee not, proud queen, unless the adagemust be verified, that beggars mounted run their horse to death” -York

What word is not an adjective, but is used as one in this case?QUEEN MARGARET“and that will quickly dry thy melting heart”

Do you feel sorry for York?

Act II scene 1Cell 1

RICHARD“I cannot joy, until I be resolved Where our right valiant father isbecome. I saw him in the battle range about; And watch'd himhow he singled Clifford forth. Methought he bore him in thethickest troop As doth a lion in a herd of neat; Or as a bear,encompass'd round with dogs, Who having pinch'd a few andmade them cry, The rest stand all aloof, and bark at him. Sofared our father with his enemies; So fled his enemies mywarlike father: Methinks, 'tis prize enough to be his son. Seehow the morning opes her golden gates, And takes her farewellof the glorious sun! How well resembles it the prime of youth,Trimm'd like a younker prancing to his love!”

Richard and Edward Talk about their father, York, who was involved ina big fight.

Who was York fighting?

Tidy: Neat :: NeatA.) SpotlessB.) WheatC.) OrganizedD.) CowAs doth a lion in a herd of neat

“So fled his enemies my warlike father: Methinks, 'tis prize enough tobe his son.”Rephrase this sentence into contemporary phrase structure.

What do you think happened to York?

Act II scene 1Cell 2

Messenger “Environed he was with many foes, And stood againstthem, as the hope of TroyAgainst the Greeks that would have enter'd Troy. But Hercules himselfmust yield to odds;And many strokes, though with a little axe, Hew down and fell thehardest-timber'd oak.By many hands your father was subdued; But only slaughter'd by theireful armOf unrelenting Clifford and the queen, Who crown'd the gracious dukein high despite,Laugh'd in his face; and when with grief he wept, The ruthless queengave him to dry his cheeks A napkin steeped in the harmless blood Ofsweet young Rutland, by rough Clifford slain: And after many scorns,

many foul taunts, They took his head, and on the gates of YorkThey set the same; and there it doth remain, The saddest spectaclethat e'er I view'd.”

The messenger tells Edward and Richard of their father’s death.

Who killed York? Who else did that person kill?

Calm: Relaxed :: Boisterous :A.) RowdyB.) FriendlyC.) AnxiousD.) Bloated

“O Clifford, boisterous Clifford!”

“Now thou art gone, we have no staff, no stay.”How many clauses are in the line?

What do you think the Queen is thinking? Is it ever right to putsomeone’s head on a gate?Act II scene 1Cell 3

RICHARD

"Great Lord of Warwick, if we should recount Our baleful news,and at each word's deliveranceStab poniards in our flesh till all were told, The words would addmore anguish than the wounds.O valiant lord, the Duke of York is slain!"

EDWARD

"O Warwick, Warwick! that Plantagenet, Which held three dearlyas his soul's redemption,Is by the stern Lord Clifford done to death."

Edward and Richard find Warwick and his army, tell him of York'sdeath, and Warwick tells the two about what is going on.

Where is the Queen?

Allow : permit :: Forfend :a.) defendb.) forbidc.) acceptd.) fight off

"Must Edward fall, which peril heaven forfend!"

"Their power, I think, is thirty thousand strong: Now, if the help ofNorfolk and myself,With all the friends that thou, brave Earl of March, Amongst the lovingWelshmen canst procure,Will but amount to five and twenty thousand"

What is the second number?

Whose army do you think is going to win this fight?

Act II scene iiCell 4

QUEEN MARGARET "Welcome, my lord, to this brave town ofYork. Yonder's the head of that arch-enemyThat sought to be encompass'd with your crown: Doth not theobject cheer your heart, my lord?"

The Queen and Clifford talk about York's death, while the king criesabout it. Then the Queen tells Henry to knight Edward Plantagenet.

What does Clifford think about York's death?

Near : Far :: Nigh :a.) awayb.) leftc.) closed.) high

"our foes are nigh,"

"My gracious father, by your kingly leave,I'll draw it as apparent to the crown,And in that quarrel use it to the death."

Rephrase this sentence into contemporary phrase structure.

Why is the prince being Knighted?

Cell 5Act 2 scene 2

Messenger

"Royal commanders, be in readiness: For with a band of thirtythousand men Comes Warwick, backing of the Duke of York; Andin the towns, as they do march along, Proclaims him king, andmany fly to him:Arraign your battle, for they are at hand."

A messenger comes in with the news of a large attack against the Kingand Queen. The Queen stays to prepare and so does the King.Then Edward and friends come in ready for action.

Who is Saint George?

Lied : not-told-the-truth :: Perjured :a.) told the truthb.) hurtc.) lunged.) violated an oath

Identify the verbs in the following:"Now, perjured Henry! wilt thou kneel for grace, And set thy diademupon my head; Or bide the mortal fortune of the field?"

Why does Edward accuse Henry of Perjury?

Act II, scene iiiCell 1

Summary:George and Edward enter and tell Warwick that everything is goingbad and that their forces can’t stand against the enemy. George asks ifthey should try to run away, but Edward says that the enemy forcesare far too quick to outrun.

Quotes:Edward- (enter) Smile, gentle heaven! Or strike, ungentle death!Warwick- How now, my lord! What hap? What hope of good?George- (enter) Our hap is loss our hope but sad despair. Whatcounsel give you?Edward- Bootless is flight, they follow us with wings.

Reading Comprehension Question:Who enters and what news does he bring?

Vocabulary Analogy:Insignificant:Paramount::Sinew:________

A) ProstrationB) SomniferousC) EsurientD) Chary

Warwick-For strokes received, and many blows repaid, have robb'dmy strong-knit sinews of their strength,

Discussion Question:What would you do if you were in Warwick’s place?

Act II, scene iii

Summary:Richard arrives and tells Warwick that his brother has been slain by“Clifford’s lance.” Warwick is enraged and vows revenge againstClifford. He then says that he refuses to run away and has to fight.

Quotes:Richard- Thy brother’s blood the thirsty earth hath drunk, broach’dwith the steely point of Clifford’s lance: And in pangs of death he cried,‘Warwick, revenge! Brother, revenge my death!’Warwick- Then let the earth be drunken with our blood: I’ll kill myhorse, because I will not fly. I vow to God above, I’ll never pauseagain, never stand still, till either death hath closed these eyes of mineor fortune given me measure of revenge.

Reading Comprehension Question:Who has been slain in battle?

Vocabulary Analogy: Amity:Friendship::Pangs:________

A) RictusB) PettifoggerC) TwingeD) Apparition

Richard- And in the very pangs of death he cried, like to a dismalclangour heard from far, 'Warwick, revenge! brother, revenge mydeath!'

Discussion Question:Do you think Warwick is going to kill Clifford?

Act II, scene iiiCell 3

Summary:Edward says that he will make a vow just like Warwick’s. George talksabout how if they win the fight they will handsomely reward thetroops. They then re-enter the battle.

Quotes:George- O Warwick, I do bend my knee with thine; And in this vow dochain my soul to thine!Richard- Brother, give me thy hand; and, gentle Warwick, let meembrace thee in my weary arms: I, that did never weep, now meltwith woe.Warwick- Away, away! Once more, sweet lords farewell.George- Yet let us all together to our troops, and give them leave tofly that will not stay; and, if we thrive, promise them such rewards asvictors wear at the Olympian games.

Reading Comprehension Question:Who makes the same vow that Warwick made?

Vocabulary Analogy:Accede:Quailing::Acquiesce:________

A) TruckleB) WinceC) MalingerD) Expunge

George- This may plant courage in their quailing breasts; For yet ishope of life and victory.

Discussion Question:Do you think they will win the battle?

Act II, scene ivCell 4

Summary:Richard chases Clifford until they are alone. Clifford says he is notafraid of Richard because he was already able to kill his father, York,and his brother, Rutland. Warwick enters but Richard tells him that hecan chase Clifford alone.

Quotes:Richard- Now, Clifford, I have singled thee alone.Clifford-Now, Richard, I am with thee here alone: this is the hand thatstabb'd thy father York; and this the hand that slew thy brotherRutland.(Warwick enters)Richard- Nay Warwick, single out some other chase; for I myself willhunt this wolf to death.

Reading Comprehension Question:Who was it that Clifford had slain?

Vocabulary Analogy:Zealous:Irresolute::Environ:________

A) AcridB) CompunctionC) UnconfinedD) Celerity

Richard- And this for Rutland; both bound to revenge, wert thouenviron’d with a brazen wall.

Discussion Question:Who do you think hates Clifford more, Richard or Warwick?

Act II, Scene vCell 5

Summary:King Henry VI is on a hill watching the battle. He talks about he has ahard and stressful life and how it is filled with nothing but grief. Thenhe starts to talk about how his life would be easier if he would were ashepard and would just herd sheep and sheer them.

Quotes:King HenryVI- This battle fares like to the morning's war, when dyingclouds contend with growing light, here on this molehill will I sit medown. to whom God will, there be the victory!For Margaret my queen, and Clifford too, here on this molehill will I sitme down.To whom God will, there be the victory! For Margaret my queen, andClifford too,To shepherds looking on their silly sheep, than doth a rich embroider'dcanopyto kings that fear their subjects' treachery?

Reading Comprehension Question:What would Henry rather be instead of a king?

Vocabulary Analogy:

Impugn:Contemplate::Contravene:________A) ElucidateB) FulminateC) AdumbrateD) Ruminate

King Henry VI- So many hours must I contemplate; so many hoursmust I sport myself.

Discussion Question:If you were in King Henry’s position, would you choose being ashepard over being a king? Why or why not?

Act II, scene vCell 6

Summary:A soldier enters dragging a body along with him. He steals the moneythat on the body and checks the face of foe, but it turns out to be hisfather! Henry tries to comfort him and says he’ll pray with the soldier.Then another soldier enters also dragging in a body. It turns out thebody he drags in is his son. Henry states that that is horrible and thatthe blood and pale cheeks of the dead also represent the color of thetwo feuding sides.

Quotes:Son- (enter) This man, whom hand to hand I slew in fight, may bepossessed with some store of crowns; Who's this? O God! it is myfather's face, whom in this conflict I unwares have kill'd. O heavytimes, begetting such events!King Henry VI- O piteous spectacle! O bloody times! I'll aid thee tearfor tear; Be blind with tears, and break o'ercharged with grief.Father- (enter) Thou that so stoutly hast resisted me, give me thygold, if thou hast any gold: but let me see: is this our foeman's face?Ah, no, no, no, it is mine only son! O, pity, God, this miserable age!King Henry VI- Woe above woe! grief more than common grief!O that my death would stay these ruthful deeds! O pity, pity, gentleheaven, pity!

Reading Comprehension Question:What has just happened?

Vocabulary Analogy:Comestable:Bereaved::Edible:________

A) DespondentB) WinsomeC) InnocuousD) Impecunious

Son- Have by my hands of life bereaved him. Pardon me, God, Iknew not what I did!

Discussion Question:How would you feel and react if the same situation happened to you?


Summary:The son starts to talk about how his mother will hate him for killing hisfather, and the father talks about how his wife could cry an ocean butit stillwouldn’t satisfy her grief. King Henry says that after the war all of hissubjects will hate him because there will be so much misery. Then hesays that even though the father and the son are very sad, his sorrowisten times worse.

Quotes:Son- How will my mother for a father's death take on with me andne'er besatisfied!Father- How will my wife for slaughter of my son shed seas of tearsandne'er be satisfied!King Henry VI- How will the country for these woful chances misthinktheking and not be satisfied! Was ever king so grieved for subjects' woe?Much is your sorrow; mine ten times so much.Son- I'll bear thee hence, where I may weep my fill.Father- My sighing breast shall be thy funeral bell; and so obsequiouswillthy father be, even for the loss of thee, having no more, for I havemurdered where Ishould not kill.

Reading Comprehension Question:How many times worse is King Henry’s sorrow compared to the fatherand son?

Vocabulary Analogy:Eschew:Rued::Shun:________A) ParseB) IrenicC) BloviateD) RepentanceSon- Was ever son so rued a father's death?

Discussion Question:Do you think that King Henry has more sorrow than the son andfather?Why or why not?


Summary:The father and son exit in regret. Prince Edward, Queen Margaret andExeter then enter and try to convince King Henry to flee becauseWarwick’s army is charging their way. King Henry agrees and they exitthe battle.

Quotes:Prince Edward- Fly, father, fly! For all your friends are fled, andWarwick rages like a chafed bull: Away! For death doth hold us inpursuit.Queen Margaret- Mount you, my lord; towards Berwick post amain:Exeter- Away! For vengeance comes along with them: Nay, stay notto expostulate, make speed; Or else come after: I'll away before.King Henry- Nay, take me with thee, good sweet Exeter: Not that Ifear to stay, but love to go whither the queen intends. Forward; away!

Reading Comprehension Question:What do Edward, Margaret and Exeter try to convince Henry to do?

Vocabulary Analogy:Deliquesce:Congeal::Expostulate:________

A) RoisterB) ConsentC) PortendD) Aver

Exeter-Nay, stay not to expostulate, make speed;

Discussion Question:Do you think that Warwick will kill King Henry later in the play?

Act 3 Scene 1Cell 1

Summary: Two keepers enter the woods looking for deer to hunt. Theytalk about where they should wait for the herd. They decide to staytogether, but are interrupted when they hear a man approaching. Theman is complaining about losing his kingly title. The keepers arguewhether to take confront him or not.

Quote:First Keeper: “Under this thick-grown brake we'll shroud ourselves; For

through this laund anon the deer will come…”Second Keeper: “Here comes a man; let's stay till he be past.King Henry VI: “From Scotland am I stol'n, even of pure love, To greet

mine own land with my wishful sight.”

Comprehension Question:What are the two keepers doing in the brush?

Vocab:Exultantly is to buoyantly as anon is to ________.a) lickety-splitb) veryc) ardentlyd) splendidly

“For through this laund anon the deer will come”

Grammar: Identify the prepositional phases in these sentences:“That cannot be; the noise of thy cross-bowWill scare the herd, and so my shoot is lost.Here stand we both, and aim we at the best:And, for the time shall not seem tedious,I'll tell thee what befell me on a dayIn this self-place where now we mean to stand.” – First Keeper

Discussion Question:What would you have done if you found the king who was expelled intheforest?

Act 3, scene 1Cell 2

Summary: Henry talks on and explains that Margaret and their sonhave gone to France to get help, but also says that Warwick has goneto France to find a queen for King Edward. The second keeperinterrupts Henry and asks if he is the deposed king Henry. Henry saysthat he can talk about kings and queens but that doesn’t he is one.Then the second keeper asks where Henry’s crown is, and he says thatit is in his heart.

Quote: “My queen and son are gone to France for aid;And, as I hear, the great commanding WarwickIs thither gone, to crave the French king's sisterTo wife for Edward: if this news be true,Poor queen and son, your labour is but lost…” - King Henry VI

Comprehension Question: Where did Margaret and her son go? Why?

Vocab:Beguile is to admonish as cull is to ________.a) proscribeb) grokc) disseminated) glower

“Culling the principal of all the deer.”

Grammar: Identify all of the clauses in the following sentence.“No, Harry, Harry, 'tis no land of thine;Thy place is fill'd, thy sceptre wrung from thee,Thy balm wash'd off wherewith thou wast anointed:No bending knee will call thee Caesar now,No humble suitors press to speak for right”

Discussion Question: What emotions must the king be feeling at thismoment?

Act 3, scene 1Cell 3

Summary: The second keeper says that Henry should come with the,because he believes Henry is the deposed king. He says that Edwardhas sent out an order to apprehend Henry at first sight. The keepersays that he has made an oath of loyalty to the king and will followthrough with his wishes. The king protests and asks if the keeper wasloyal to him while he was in power, and the keeper responds by sayingthat he was a subject only when Henry was king. So, Henry decides togive in to the keepers.

Quote:King Henry VI: “My father and my grandfather were kings,

And you were sworn true subjects unto me: And tell me, then,have you not broke your oaths?”

First Keeper: “No; For we were subjects but while you were king.”

Comprehension: What excuse does the keeper give as to why he brokehis oath to Henry?

Vocab:Extemporize is to witticism as anoint is to ________.a) peregrinationb) rapportc) frissond) pomade

“Thy balm wash'd off wherewith thou wast anointed”

Grammar: Give all the verbs in the sentence.“Well, if you be a king crown'd with content,Your crown content and you must be contentedTo go along with us; for as we think,You are the king King Edward hath deposed;And we his subjects sworn in all allegianceWill apprehend you as his enemy.”

-Second Keeper

Discussion: If you were confronted by men who wanted to captureyou,would you give in like Henry?

Act 3, Scene 2Cell 4

Summary: King Edward, Gloucester, and Clarence are discussing asituation that has arisen. A woman named Lady Grey is waiting to talkto the King because her husband has been killed in a battle and hislands were stolen. She has come to the King in order to regain herland. Instead of granting her request without seeing her, he decides totalk to her.

Quote:King Edward IV: “This lady's husband, Sir Richard Grey, was slain,His lands then seized on by the conqueror:Her suit is now to repossess those lands;Which we in justice cannot well deny,Because in quarrel of the house of YorkThe worthy gentleman did lose his life.”

Comprehension Question: What has happened to Lady Grey’shusband? Whathappened to his land?

Vocab:Enervate is to galvanize as brook is to ____________a) eschewb) slaverc) spurnd) slake

“Right gracious lord, I cannot brook delay”

Grammar: Identify all of the clauses in this sentence.“Brother of Gloucester, at Saint Alban's fieldThis lady's husband, Sir Richard Grey, was slain,His lands then seized on by the conqueror:Her suit is now to repossess those lands;Which we in justice cannot well deny,Because in quarrel of the house of YorkThe worthy gentleman did lose his life.” – King Edward IV

Discussion Question: What do you think Lady Grey will have to do inorder to get back her land?

Act 3 Scene 2Cell 5

Summary: Lady Brook asks the king if he is going to resolve her casequickly. Instead, the king starts to chit-chat and asks her questionsabout her children. Gloucester and Clarence talk to each other quietlyon the side. They mock the king because they believe all he is tryingto do is sleep with her. The king tells Gloucester and Clarence to leavewhile he talks to the widow, and they move a little farther away. LadyBrook asks what she needs to do in order to get back her land and heavoids answering.

Quote:King Edward IV :“How many children hast thou, widow? tell me.”Clarence: [Aside to Gloucester] “I think he means to beg a child of

her.”Gloucester: [Aside to Clarence] “Nay, whip me then: he'll rather give

her two.”Lady Grey: “Three, my most gracious lord.”Gloucester: [Aside to Clarence] “You shall have four, if you'll be ruled

by him.”

Comprehension Question: What does the king do instead of answeringthe widow’s question?

Vocab:Excursus is to digression as boon is to __________

a) benefactionb) dunec) breakd) duration

“But you will take exceptions to my boon.”

Grammar: Identify all of the nouns present in the following quote. “Ay, widow? then I'll warrant you all your lands,An if what pleases him shall pleasure you.Fight closer, or, good faith, you'll catch a blow.” - Gloucester

Discussion question:Do you think Clarence and Gloucester’s comments are actually thetruth and the king actually wants to sleep with Lady Grey? If not, whatdo you think the king will ask of Lady Grey?

Act 3 Scene 2Cell 6

Summary: Finally the king tells Lady Grey that in order for her to gether land, she must love him. She says that will be easy since she ishis royal subject and she always loves the king. He quickly clarifiesthat he means that he wants her to love him like a queen, and that hewants to sleep with her. She refuses and the king says that she willnot be able to have her lands back.

Quote:Lady Grey: “My mind will never grant what I perceive Your highness

aims at, if I aim aright.”King Edward IV: “To tell thee plain, I aim to lie with thee.”Lady Grey: “To tell you plain, I had rather lie in prison.”King Edward IV: “Why, then thou shalt not have thy husband's lands.”

Comprehension Question: What is the response that Lady Grey givesto the king?

Vocab:Interstice is to aperture as troth is to __________a) visageb) lassitudec) veracityd) iota

“No, by my troth, I did not mean such love.”

Grammar: Identify the prepositional phrases in these sentences andexplain whether each one modifies time, manner, or place.“But, mighty lord, this merry inclinationAccords not with the sadness of my suit:Please you dismiss me either with 'ay' or 'no.'” – Lady Grey

Discussion: Do you think that the king’s request is ethical?

Act 3 Scene 2Cell 7

Summary: Gloucester and Clarence overhear the conversation thatLady Gray and the king have had. They say that Lady Grey seems todislike the king and that Edward is the most straight-forward wooer.King Edward talks to himself and says that he is amazed by LadyGray’s intelligence and wit, and that he is very attracted to her. Hesays that she will either be his lover or his queen, and then asks LadyGrey to be his wife. Lady Gray says that she is lowly too be his queenbut too good to be his mistress. Then, Edward tells his brothers abouthis plans to marry Lady Grey and asks them what they think of theidea. A nobleman interrupts and tells Edward that they haveapprehended Henry.

Quote:King Edward: “[Aside] Her looks do argue her replete with modesty;

Her words do show her wit incomparable;All her perfections challenge sovereignty:One way or other, she is for a king;And she shall be my love, or else my queen.--Say that King Edward take thee for his queen?”

Lady Grey: “'Tis better said than done, my gracious lord:I am a subject fit to jest withal,But far unfit to be a sovereign.”

Comprehension question: What does the king ask Lady Grey? What isher response?

Vocab:Assuage is to exacerbate as rend is to _________a) sendb) bedizenc) bombinated) mend

“And I,--like one lost in a thorny wood,That rends the thorns and is rent withthe thorns”

Grammar: Identify the prepositional phrases in these sentences.“Sweet widow, by my state I swear to theeI speak no more than what my soul intends;And that is, to enjoy thee for my love.” –King Edward IV

Discussion: Do you think Lady Gray will become the queen? If so, whatdo you think will happen when Warwick comes back from France withthe French king’s daughter? Does this situation remind you of anyother?

Act 3, Scene 2Cell 8

Summary: King Edward and Clarence go off to the Tower, whereHenry is being held, and Lady Grey exits, leaving Gloucester alone. Hebegins to talk to himself about his brothers, and the throne. He hopesthat Edward will have no children with Lady Grey and thinks about allthe people in front of him for the throne. He was born deformed, andsays that no woman will ever love him. So he decides the next bestthing will be to rule over everyone and take pleasure from that. Hedecides that he will act like a good brother and person, but actually tryto undermine Edward’s rule and gain control.

Quote:“Why, love forswore me in my mother's womb:And, for I should not deal in her soft laws,She did corrupt frail nature with some bribe,To shrink mine arm up like a wither'd shrub;To make an envious mountain on my back,Where sits deformity to mock my body;To shape my legs of an unequal size;To disproportion me in every part,Like to a chaos, or an unlick'd bear-whelpThat carries no impression like the dam.And am I then a man to be beloved?O monstrous fault, to harbour such a thought!Then, since this earth affords no joy to me,But to command, to cheque, to o'erbear suchAs are of better person than myself,I'll make my heaven to dream upon the crown,

And, whiles I live, to account this world but hell,Until my mis-shaped trunk that bears this headBe round impaled with a glorious crown.”

-Richard Gloucester

Comprehension question: What deformities does Gloucester have?

Vocab:Allegory is to apologue as promontory is toa) commemorationb) enmeshmentc) escarpmentd) exculpation

“Why, then, I do but dream on sovereignty;Like one that stands upon a promontory”

Grammar: Identify the allusions in these sentences and if possibleexplain what they allude to.“I'll drown more sailors than the mermaid shall;I'll slay more gazers than the basilisk;I'll play the orator as well as Nestor,Deceive more slily than Ulysses could,And, like a Sinon, take another Troy.” – Gloucester

Discussion question: What do you think will happene to Gloucester atthe end of the play? Do you think his plan will come true? Do you thinkpeople will catch onto his plan?

Cell 1:

Summary:In scene i First Keeper and Second Keeper was hunting around

the forest when they suddenly see a man approaching closer to themso they hid. The man was King Henry who has escaped Scotland to getaway from the wars. They listen as King Henry talks about Margaretand Prince Edward traveling to France. They approach him and find outthat he is the king, and because their allegiance belongs to someoneelse the Keepers arrest him.

Quotes:SECOND KEEPER: Here comes a man; let's stay till he be past.KING HENRY VI: From Scotland am I stol'n, even of pure love, Togreet mine own land with my wishful sight.SECOND KEEPER: This is the quondam king; let's seize upon him.FIRST KEEPER: We charge you, in God's name, and the king's,To go with us unto the officers.

Reading Comprehension: What happened to King Henry?

Vocabulary Analogy:Blackguard: Scoundrel:: Laund:A) GadaboutB) GladeC) OblationD) Land

Discussion Question:Do you think it’s ethical to arrest King Henry?

Cell 2:Summary:Gloucester and Clarence discuss plans between Lady Grey and KingEdward. Lady Grey says she will be the Kings lover in exchange forland, but he just wants to sleep with her. Then King Edward proposesto her.

Quote:KING EDWARD IV: Sweet widow, by my state I swear to theeI speak no more than what my soul intends;And that is, to enjoy thee for my love.LADY GREY: And that is more than I will yield unto:I know I am too mean to be your queen,And yet too good to be your concubine.KING EDWARD IV :You cavil, widow: I did mean, my queen.LADY GREY: 'Twill grieve your grace my sons should call you father.

Reading Comprehension:What did Lady Grey and King Edward wanted from each other?

Vocabulary Analogy:Screen:Loin::Computer:A) FoodB) PlantC) BodyD) Animal

Discussion Question:Will King Edward and Lady Grey get married?

Cell 3:Summary:King Edward announces his engagement to Lady Grey. Then amessenger enters and says King Henry VI has been imprisoned in theTower. Everyone goes to the Tower except Gloucester.

Quote:KING EDWARD IV: Well, jest on, brothers: I can tell you bothHer suit is granted for her husband's lands.NOBLEMAN: My gracious lord, Henry your foe is taken,And brought your prisoner to your palace gate.KING EDWARD IV: See that he be convey'd unto the Tower:And go we, brothers, to the man that took him,

Reading Comprehension:What does the messenger announce?

Vocabulary Analogy:Shout:Whisper::ChideA) ScreamB) ComplimentC) IgnoreD) Fawn Over

Discussion Question:Do you think King Edward will be happy when he hears what hashappened to King Henry?

Cell 4:Summary:Gloucester thinks about how he could take the throne. He hopes thatEdwards new wife wont bear him any children. Then he thinks aboutwhat it would be like to be king.

Quote:GLOUSCESTER: The lustful Edward's title buried--Is Clarence, Henry,and his son young Edward, And all the unlook'd for issue of theirbodies, To take their rooms, ere I can place myself: So do I wish thecrown, being so far off; And so I chide the means that keeps me fromit; And so I say, I'll cut the causes off, Flattering me withimpossibilities.

Reading Comprehension:What does Gloucester think about?

Vocabulary Analogy:Dalmatian:Dog::Frial:A) FrameB) CupC) FruitD) Basket

Cell 5:Summary:Gloucester thinks about how he could get the crown. He thinks aboutthe people that stand in his way, but is determined to take the throne.

Quote: GLOUSCESTER :Seeking a way and straying from the way; Buttoiling desperately to find it out,--Torment myself to catch the Englishcrown: And from that torment I will free myself, Or hew my way outwith a bloody axe.

Reading Comprehension:What is Gloucester’s goal?

Vocabulary Analogy:Pharmacist:Medicine::Orator:A) FoodB) ToothpasteC) SpeechD) Flower

Discussion Question:Do you think Gloucester will get the crown?

***~~__Cell 1__~~***Summary:King Louis is in the throne room with Lady Bona, Prince Edward,Oxford and Margaret. The king tells Margret to tell him wat isbothering her. She details Henry's misfortune, that he has fled toScotland while Edward takes the throne away from him. She begs forhis help and so does her son.

Quote:"Fair Queen of England, worthy Margaret, Sit down with us: it ill befits thy state And birth, that thoushouldst stand while Lewis doth sit."---King Louis of France

Analogy:1) talk:silent::befit: a)behooving b)inappropriate * c)decorous d)conforming

Comprehension Question:What is Margaret going to tell the king?

Grammar Question:Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the previous quote.

Discussion Question:What do you think that Margaret is going to tell King Louis?

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Summary:Later Warwick comes in and says hello to everyone for Edward andasks the King to grant Lady Bona's hand in marriage to Edward. ThenMargaret interrupts him and says that Edward is a tyrant and thattyrants always want to make allies abroad, so the rule their countrysafer. She reminds the King that Henry is still alive and so is his son.(She's mainly saying that Edward is a usurper.)

Quote:"King Lewis and Lady Bona, hear me speak,Before you answer Warwick. His demandSprings not from Edward's well-meant honest love,But from deceit bred by necessity;For how can tyrants safely govern home,Unless abroad they purchase great alliance?"---Margaret

Analogy:day:night::deceit:a)hypocrisy

b)ambidexterityc)truthfulness *d)chicanery

Comprehension Question:What does Queen Margaret think are Edward's real intentions?

Grammar Question:What are all the verbs(including the helping verbs)in the precedingquote?

Discussion Question:What do you think that Edward will do if he gets his way with the Kingand Lady Bona?

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Summary:Warwick starts to bring up how Henry was the original usurperbecause Henry's grandfather took the throne away illegally fromRichard II. The king speaks to Warwick alone for a while. King Lewisasks Warwick if Edward's intentions are good and he responds that theking really loves Lady Bona. So finally he decides to give her toEdward and he tells Margaret and Oxford this. Lewis says that Henry'sclaim to the throne is weak and that he supports Edward.

Quote:"Now Warwick, tell me, even upon thy conscience,Is Edward your true king? for I were loathTo link with him that were not lawful chosen."---King Lewis(XI)

"Then, Warwick, thus: our sister shall be Edward's;And now forthwith shall articles be drawnTouching the jointure that your king must make,Which with her dowry shall be counterpoised.Draw near, Queen Margaret, and be a witnessThat Bona shall be wife to the English king."---King Lewis (XI)

Analogy:tired:mawkish::dowry:a)stupidb)tritec)conventional

d)endowment *

Comprehension Question:Who does King Lewis support?

Grammar Question:What are the nouns(and the pronouns)in the second quote?

Discussion Question:What do you think that will happen as a result of King Lewis' choice?

....Cell Numba 4....

Summary:A messenger comes into the throne room. King Lewis then reads thatEdward has married Lady Gray and has refused to marry Lady Bonaand have an alliance with France. Warwick tells the king that Edwardhas brought shame to him by having sent him to France and toarrange for a wife, then marrying someone else. Warwick then rejectsEdward and says that he will return to Henry's allegiance. Heapologizes and Margaret forgives him.

Quote:"King Lewis, I here protest, in sight of heaven,And by the hope I have of heavenly bliss,That I am clear from this misdeed of Edward's,No more my king, for he dishonours me,But most himself, if he could see his shame."---Warwick

"Warwick, these words have turn'd my hate to love;And I forgive and quite forget old faults,And joy that thou becomest King Henry's friend."---Queen Margaret

Analogy:inclemency:brumal::misdeed:a)infringement *b)clementc)tepidd)chafe

Comprehension Question:Whose side is Warwick on now(,if he ever switched)?

Grammar Question:find all the adverbs in the previous quotes.(hint: adverbs are the part of speech that modify a verb, adjective, oranother adverb.--> they also usually end in -ly; for example: rapidly,wrongly, truthfully, etc.)

Discussion Question:What do you think that Warwick will make out of the situation?


Summary:Warwick asks Lewis to borrow some soldiers to fight for the throne togive it back to Henry. They send the message to Edward; Margaretthen says that she will put on her armor again and Warwick announcesthat he has be wronged and will see that Edward pay for that.Warwick offers a guarantee to Margaret and offers his daughter inmarriage to Prince Edward (her son).

Quote:"Then, England's messenger, return in post,And tell false Edward, thy supposed king,That Lewis of France is sending over masquersTo revel it with him and his new bride:Thou seest what's past, go fear thy king withal."---King Lewis (XI)

to Margaret--> "This shall assure my constant loyalty,That if our queen and this young prince agree,I'll join mine eldest daughter and my joyTo him forthwith in holy wedlock bands."---Warwick

Analogy:resolve:analyze::revel:a)disregardb)carouse *c)desired)abstinence

Comprehension Question:Waht does Warwick ask of King Lewis?

Grammar Question:Find all the prepositions in the first quote.

Disscussion Question:Do you really think that Warwick's daughter and Prince Edward willmarry?


Summary:Warwick(alone)considers what he is about to embark;he came as anambassador for Edward, but returns an enemy. He was a cheifsupporter of Edward and now he is being a little cautious because ofwhat he is about to do. But now Warwick will be his "main impetus inhis fall".

Quote:"I came from Edward as ambassador,But I return his sworn and mortal foe:Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me,But dreadful war shall answer his demand.Had he none else to make a stale but me?Then none but I shall turn his jest to sorrow.I was the chief that raised him to the crown,And I'll be chief to bring him down again:Not that I pity Henry's misery,But seek revenge on Edward's mockery."---Warwick

Analogy:cement:mucilage::ambassador:a)accreditb)employeec)consul *d)meditator

Comprehension Question:Why is Warwick being cautious?

Grammar Question:What are the conjunctions in the preceding quote?

Discussion Qestion:Do you think that Warwick will go through with what he has started?

Jennifer TinocoShakespeare’s Henry IV, Part IIAct 3 Scene3Cell #1:

Quote: “Fair Queen of England, worthy Margaret,Sit down with us: it ill befits thy stateAnd birth, that thou shouldst stand while Lewis doth sit.”

-King Lewis XISummary: Margaret is at King Lewis’s palace with her son and KingLewis. Oxford and Lady Bona are also there.The King wants her to tellhim all her problems. She starts of by talking to him about KingHenry’s banishment from the throne. She also tells him how bad it iswithout Henry, crying her booty off. Especially since he literally ranaway to Scotland. Edward, son of York, also known as the Duke ofYork, has taken over.Question: What is Margaret crying about to the King of France? Why?Analogy: conduct : mischance :: lead:___

a) unbalanceb) accidentc) constructd) broken

“ But now mischance hath trod my title down, and with dishonour laidme on the ground” -Queen MargaretQuestion: How do you think the King of France feels after hearing allthis? Do you think Henry is crying right now?

Cell#2

Quote: From worthy Edward, King of Albion,My lord and sovereign, and thy vowed friend,I come, in kindness and unfeigned love,First, to do greetings to thy royal person;And then to crave a league of amity;And lastly, to confirm that amityWith a nuptial knot, if thou vouchsafe to grantThat virtuous Lady Bona, thy fair sister,To England's king in lawful marriage.

-WarwickSummary: In this cell, we are still located inside King Lewis’ palace.Warwick enters his palace back with greetings from King Edward inEngland. He is asking King Lewis if King Edward can marry Lady Bona,Lewis’ sister. Margaret gets all mad and starts talking crap to Warwickabout Edward being a fake and that he only wants to make allies so hecan feel safe in his kingdom. She reminds Warwick that Henry and hisson Edward are still alive, so she can sort of make him feel dumb andmake her husband and her son look as if they are still the top.Question: What does King Edward want with the King of Franceaccording to Warwick?Analogy: pride : misuse :: triumph :___

a) blissb) abused

c) moistd) miracle

“To fortune’s yoke, but let thy dauntless mind Still ride in triumph overall mischance.” -King Lewis

Question: What do you think Warwick is going to out of this? Will KingEdward have his way?

Cell #3Quote: “Can Oxford, that did ever fence the right,Now buckler falsehood with a pedigree?For shame! leave Henry, and call Edward king.”

- WarwickSummary: Warwick continues to argue with Margaret. He starts tobring up the past and tell her how Henry is the actual fake one. Heclaims that Henry’s granddaddy had taken the throne illegally awayfrom Richard II. Oxford starts to argue with Warwick also. Lewiswatching and hearing all this bull, decides to talk to Warwick alone.

Question: According to Warwick, who obtains the right to rule over thethrone of England?

Analogy: peephole : drooping :: keyhole :___a) peekb) mouthfoolc) slitd) drooling

“Those gracious words revive my drooping thoughts and give mytounge-tied sorrows leave to speak.” -Queen MargaretQuestion: What do you think Lewis wants to talk about withWarwick…Alone!?

Cell#4:Qoute: “Now Warwick, tell me, even upon thy conscience, Is Edward your true King? For I were loath To link with him that were not lawful chosen.” -King LewisIn this cell, King Lewis is asking Warwick if Edward is really the newking of England. He also asks Warwick if Edward really truly loves hissister, Lady Bona. And of course Warwick said Edward is honest anddevoted. So King Lewis decides to give Lady Bona to Edward. He laterdeclares that to Margaret and her people. He also mentions how henot only wants his sister for Edward, but he supports him too becauseit shows him that Henry had a weak butt.

What does King Lewis decide to do after all? Why?

Vocabulary: dwarf : sovereign :: midget :__a) smallb) petitec) kingd) dominate

“From worthy Edward, King of Albion, My lord and sovereign, thyvowed friends I come, in kindness and unfeigned love” -Warwick

Do you really think that Edward is going to marry Lady Bona?

Cell#5:Quote: “What! has your king married the Lady Grey!And now, to soothe your forgery and his,Sends me a paper to persuade me patience?Is this the alliance that he seeks with France?Dare he presume to scorn us in this manner?” -King Lewis XILater on a post, or a messenger enters King Lewis’ palace filled withletters. Lewis then reads that Edward has married Lady Grey back inEngland. He messed up the marriage to Lady Bona back in France.Warwick is all extra mad now at Edward because he was sent by himto negotiate a marriage and now he is married some one else. Whichshows that Warwick made a fool of himself in front of King Lewis.

What just happened? Why are all of them mad about now?

Vocabulary: prowess : bulky :: accomplishment :__a) greasyb) slimyc) massived) greed

“Whose wisdom was a mirror to the wisest; And, after that wiseprince, Henry the fifth, Who by his prowess conquered all France”

- Oxford

What do you think King Lewis is up to next? How does he feel?

Cell#6:Quote: “Warwick, these words have turn'd my hate to love;And I forgive and quite forget old faults,And joy that thou becomest King Henry's friend.”

-Queen Margaret

Summary: Warwick, looking like a fool now, decides to take chances.He asks King Lewis if he could get some of his soldiers and try to kickEdward out of his throne. Of course, Lewis agrees. They start sendingmessages Edward talking smack. Warwick then declares that he hasbeen wrong all along and repeats his return to Henry’s alliance. Healso supports Margaret by offering his lovely daughter to marry theirson, another different one, Prince Edward.

What does Warwick do in return to help out Margaret?

Vocab: affectionate : impudent :: sympathetic :__a) frightb) stretchedc) ruded) freak

“Peace, impudent and shameless Warwick, peace, Proud setter up andpuller down of Kings!” -Queen Margaret

What do you think about Warwick? Is he finally doing the right thing

Cell#7:Quote: “I came from Edward as ambassador,But I return his sworn and mortal foe:Matter of marriage was the charge he gave me,But dreadful war shall answer his demand.Had he none else to make a stale but me?Then none but I shall turn his jest to sorrow.I was the chief that raised him to the crown,And I'll be chief to bring him down again:Not that I pity Henry's misery,But seek revenge on Edward's mockery.”

-Warwick

Summary: In this last cell, Warwick travels on back to his old hood,England. He was usually kissing butt as an anbassador to Edward(Duke of York), but now he is furious and returns as an Enemy! Hewas the one who helped him get on top of it all, but he has changedsides. He will “ bring him down!!!”

What is Warwick claiming?

Vocabulary: descreption : revel :: protrayal :__

a) eagerb) stirc) instrumentd) a celebration

“To revel it with him and his new bride: thou seest what’s past, go fearthy king withal” -King LewisWhat can you predict what’s going to happen next?

HENRY VI, PART IIACT II, scene ii to scene iv

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Cell #1: Act IV, scene i

Quote: “I mind to tell him plainly what I think.”-Clarence

Summary: Gloucester, Clarence, and Somerset talk about King EdwardIV’s recent decision to marry Lady Grey. The King and new queenenter.

Reading Comprehension: What event has recently happened?

Analogy: Patient is to Pugnacious, as Forbear is to ___________.a. Fightb. Talkc. Cryd. Sleep“My lords, forbear this talk; here comes the king.”-Somerset

Grammar: What is the subject doing in Gloucester’s quote?CLARENCE: Alas, you know, ‘tis far from hence to France;How could he stay till Warwick made return?

SOMERSET: My lords, forbear this talk; here comes the king.

GLOUCESTER: And his well-chosen bride.

Discussion: Is the king’s decision to marry Lady Grey and forsakingthe suit for Bona’s hand a good moral decision? Why or why not?


Quote: “Tell me some reason why the Lady GreyShould not become my wife and England’s queen.And you too, Somerset and Montague,Speak freely what you think.”-King Edward IV

Summary: King Edward asks Clarence why he is unhappy. AfterGloucester and Clarence express their opinions, the King asksSomerset and Montague to speak their thoughts.

Reading Comprehension: What aspect of King Edward’s rule isuntypical of an absolutist government?

Analogy: Lugubrious is to Sanguine as Pensive is to ___________.a. Penitentb. Zealousc. Effeted. Ephemeral“Now, brother of Clarence, how like you our choice,

That you stand pensive, as half malcontent?”-King Edward IV

Grammar: How many verbs are in the following passage? Name them.“Suppose they take offence without a cause,They are but Lewis and Warwick: I am Edward,Your king and Warwick’s, and must have my will.”-King Edward IV

Discussion: What do you think Montague and Somerset will say aboutKing Edward’s marriage?


Quote: “And yet methinks your grace hath not done well…But in your bride you bury brotherhood.”-Gloucester

Summary: Gloucester, Hastings, Clarence and the King debate theiropinions on the King’s recent marriage and about how Warwick andFrance will react.

Reading Comprehension: What is being discussed?

Analogy: Attack is to Defense as Impregnable is to __________.a. Inconspicuousb. Imperturbable

c. Untenabled. Unctuous“Let us be back’d with God and with the seasWhich He hath given for fence impregnable,And with their helps only defend ourselves….”-Hastings

Grammar: Identify the clauses in the following quote:“’Tis better using France than trusting France:Let us be back’d with God and with the seasWhich He hath given for fence impregnable,And with their helps only defend ourselves;In them and in ourselves our safety lies.”-Hastings

Discussion: What are your own thoughts about the king’s decision?

Cell #4: Act IV, scene I

Quote: “Leave me, or tarry, Edward will be king,And not be tied unto his brother’s will.”-King Edward IV

Summary: Edward affirms that he will not change his decision. Hisargument is that he is the king of England and he has absolutistpowers. Gloucester secretly mentions his support.

Reading Comprehension: Who won’t change his decision and why?

Analogy: Placidity is to Misanthropy as Vengeance is to __________.a. Philanthropyb. Revengec. Philatelyd. Bibliophile“Which if they do, yet will I keep thee safe,And they shall feel the vengeance of my wrath.”-King Edward IV

Grammar: What is the direct object in the following quote?“So your dislike, to whom I would be pleasing,Doth cloud my joys with danger and with sorrow.”-Queen Elizabeth

Discussion: What would have been the best moral decision of a courtmember in audience to the king? Why should this be done?


Quote:KING EDWARD IV: But what said Warwick to these injuries?

POST: He, more incensed against your majestyThan all the rest, discharged me with these words:‘Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong,And therefore I’ll uncrown him ere’t be long.’

Summary: A post arrives delivering information about other people’sreactions to the King’s marriage. It is discovered that Warwick hasallied himself with Henry VI. Clarence and Somerset then leaves tofollow Warwick.

Reading Comprehension: Which three nobles previously on the side ofKing Edward IV are now against him?

Analogy: Arrogance is to Unpretentiousness as Presumption is to__________.a. Haughtinessb. Humilityc. Effronteryd. Aggressiveness“Ha! durst the traitor breathe out so proud words?Well I will arm me, being thus forewarn’d:They shall have wars and pay for their presumption.”-King Edward IV

Grammar: What is the best grammatical term for the underlined partof the quote below?“Ha! durst the traitor breathe out so proud words?”-King Edward IV

Discussion: Who do you think will win this war and why?


Quote: “Clarence and Somerset both gone to Warwick!Yet am I arm’d against the worst can happen….”-King Edward IV

Summary: Gloucester furtively mentions his desire to get the Englishcrown. The King makes sure his subjects are loyal, then organizes hisforces and prepares for war.

Reading Comprehension: What are the nobles preparing for?

Analogy: Draft is to Punishment as Levy is to __________.a. Kickb. Playc. Hangd. Scratch“Go levy men, and make prepare for war;They are already, or quickly will be landed:Myself in person will straight follow you.”-King Edward IV

Grammar: How many clauses are in the following quote?“Belike the elder; Clarence will have the younger.Now, brother king, farewell, and sit you fast,For I will hence to Warwick’s other daughter;That, though I want a kingdom, yet in marriageI may not prove inferior to yourself.You that love me and Warwick, follow me.”-Clarence

Discussion: Would Warwick accept the new allies? Why or why not?

Cell #7: Act IV, scene ii

Quote:WARWICK: You that will follow me to this attempt,Applaud the name of Henry with your leader.They all cry, ‘Henry!’

Summary: Clarence and Somerset meets Warwick, and Warwickaccepts them as allies. Warwick then briefs his French soldiers on hisplan to surprise attack King Edward IV.

Reading Comprehension: What is Warwick planning?

Analogy: Disguise is to Greed as Coverture is to __________.a. Penanceb. Compunctionc. Gambitd. Avarice“And now what rests but, in night’s coverture,Thy brother being carelessly encamp’d,His soldiers lurking in the towns about,And but attended by a simple guard,We may surprise and take him at our pleasure?”-Warwick

Grammar: How many clauses are in the following quote with “thybrother” as the subject?“And now what rests but, in night’s coverture,Thy brother being carelessly encamp’d,His soldiers lurking in the towns about,

And but attended by a simple guard,We may surprise and take him at our pleasure?”-Warwick

Discussion: In what kind of situation would be best for a surpriseattack?

Cell #8: Act IV, scene iii

Quote:FIRST WATCHMAN: O, is it so? But why commands the kingThat his chief followers lodge in towns about him,While he himself keeps in the cold field?

SECOND WATCHMAN: ‘Tis the more honour, because more dangerous.

THIRD WATCHMAN: Ay, but give me worship and quietness;I like it better than a dangerous honour.If Warwick knew in what estate he stands,‘Tis to be doubted he would waken him.

Summary: King Edward IV’s watchman discuss the King’s decision tohouse his army in the neighboring towns while he himself has nodefense.

Reading Comprehension: Who are talking in this scene?

Analogy: Oppress is to Scour as Suppress is to __________.

a. Impressb. Depressc. Somnambulated. Scavenge“”Why, no; for he hath made a solemn vowNever to lie and take his natural restTill Warwick or himself be quite suppress’d.”-First Watchman

Grammar: Identify the nouns in the following quote.“Ay, wherefore else guard we his royal tent,But to defend his person from night-foes?”-Second Watchman

Discussion: Is the second watchman’s assumption that Edward IV’sdecision is a move of honor reasonable? Why or why not?


Quote: “Ay, but the case is alter’d:When you disgaraced me in my embassade,Then I degraded you from being king,And come now to create you Duke of York.”-Warwick

Summary: Warwick and his soldiers furtively arrive and overwhelm theguards. King Edward IV is captured but Gloucester and Hastings areable to flee.

Reading Comprehension: Who is captured? Who captured him? Whois able to escape?

Analogy: Ambassador is to Agent as Embassade is to __________.a. Embassyb. Gentilec. Technologyd. Mission“When you disgraced me in my embassade,Then I degraded you from being king.”-Warwick

Grammar: How many adjectives describing “you” are in the followingpassage?“Alas! how should you govern any kingdom,That know not how to use ambassadors,Nor how to be contented with one wife,Nor how to use your brothers brotherly,Nor how to study for the people’s welfare,Nor how to shroud yourself from enemies?”-Warwick

Discussion: What factors do you think led to the success of the capturethe most?


Quote: “But Henry now shall wear the English crown,And be true king indeed, thou but the shadow.My Lord of Somerset, at my request,See that forthwith Duke Edward be convey’dUnto my brother, Archbishop of York.When I have fought with Pembroke and his fellows,I’ll follow you, and tell what answerLewis and the Lady Bona send to him.Now, for a while farewell, good Duke of York.”-Warwick

Summary: Warwick uncrowns Edward and makes plans on what to donext. He decides that the next step is to free Henry from prison.

Reading Comprehension: What is going to happen next in Warwick’scampaign?

Analogy: Benevolence is to Altruism as Malice is to __________.a. Compunctionb. Obstinacyc. Lunacyd. Sadism"Though fortune's malice overthrow my state,My mind exceeds the compass of her wheel."-King Edward IV

Grammar: How many clauses are in the following quote?"Ay, that's the first thing that we have to do;To free King Henry from imprisonmentAnd see him seated in the regal throne."-Warwick

Discussion: Will Gloucester and Hastings be able to make a comeback?

Act IV, Scene VIII

Cell #1

Summary: Warwick and King Henry VI are talking about the return of Edward IV from Burgundy in which he brought along a group of soliders. Warwick is persuading his lords Montague, Clarence, Exeter, and Oxford to set their armies up, but they can not do so unless Henry is cool with it.

Quote: Warwick: "What counsel, lords? Edward from Belgia, With hasty Germans and blunt Hollanders, Hath pass'd in safety through the narrow seas, And with his troops doth March amain to London; And many giddy people flock to him."

Reading Comp: What are Warwick and Henry talking about?

Analogy: Dizzy : Sick :: Giddy : a) Lightheaded b) Crazy c) Dangerous d) Inconspicuous

“And with his troops doth march amain to London; And many giddy people flock to him.”

Grammar Question: What are the verbs in the Quote above?

Discussion Question: Do you think it was a good idea of what Warwick and Henry were planning?

Cell #2

Summary: King Henry is telling Exeter about how he thinks he has been a good king ad how he thinks he has made some effort to answer some of his people for what they ask for. Quote: King Henry VI : "That's not my fear; my meed hath got me fame: I have not stopp'd mine ears to their demands."

Reading Comp. : What is the King saying to Exeter?

Analogy: Hollow : Intolerant :: Peremptory : a) Dumb b) Rigorous c) Intelligent d) Flourish

"And, lords, towards Coventry bend we our course Where peremptory Warwick now remains"

Grammar Question: Identify the verbs in the sentence above.

Discussion Question: What do you think is going to happen next?

Cell #3 Act V Scene I

Summary: Warwick gets some information from a messenger about Montague and of George with his troops.

Quote: Warwick: Where is the post that came from valiant Oxford? How far is thy lord, mine honest fellow? First Messenger: By this at Dunsmore, marching hitherward. Warwick: How far off is our brother Montague? Where is the post that came from Montague? Second Messenger: By this Daintry, with a puissant troop.

Grammar Question: What are the verbs in the underlined quote from Warwick?

Reading Comp. : What is Warwick asking about?

Analogy: Courtesy : Kind :: Valiant: a) Bad Behavior b) Impolite c) Brave d) Nudge

“Where is the post that came from valiant Oxford?”

Discussion Question: What is so important about what the messengers are telling Warwick?

Cell #4

Summary: Oxford arrives with troops to aid Warwick, followed by Montague, Somerset and George.

Quote: King Edward IV: “Go, trumpet, to the walls and sound a parle.” Glouchster: “See how the surly Warwick mans the wall!” Warwick: “O unbid spite! Is sportful Edward come? Where slept our scouts, or how are they seduced, That we could hear no news of his repair?” King Edward IV: “Now, Warwick, wilt thou ope the city gates, Speak gentle words and humbly bend thy knee, Call Edward king and at his hands beg mercy? And he shall pardon thee these outrages.”

Grammar Question: What is the subject in the quote of Warwick?

Reading Comprehension: Who just arrived?

Analogy: Surly: Bad Behavior:: Boy: a) male b) female c) sheet of paper d) working utensils

“See how the surly Warwick mans the wall.”

Discussion Question: What do you think will happen next?

Cell #5

Summary: Warwick says his efforts got Edward the kingdom in the first place, but Warwick's preferred king is now Henry. Edward reveals that Henry has been imprisoned.

Quote: King Edward: " But Warwicks's king is Edward's prisoner: And, gallant Warwick, do but answer this: What is the body when the head is off?"

Reading Comprehension: Who has been imprisoned?

Grammar Questions: What are the verbs in the quote from King

Edward?

Analogy: Polite : Rude:: Gallant: a) to be brave b) to be aware c) to be concious d) to be scared

"And, gallant Warwick, do but answer this:"

Discussion Question:What did King Edward mean when by saying, "What is the body when the head is off"?

Cell #6

Summary:Oxford enters with drums and Glochster arrives with his set of armed forces, meaning his men. Warwick tells Oxford that they want his help.

Quote: Warwick:"O Cheerful colours! see where Oxford comes! Oxford: "Oxford, Oxford, for Lancaster!" Glouchster: "The gates are open, let us enter too." King Edward: "So other foes may set upon our backs. Stand we in good array; for they no doubt Will issue out again and bid us battle: If not, the city being but of small defence, We'll quickly rouse the traitors in the same.

Reading Comprehension: Who entered with drums?

Grammar Question: What is the subject in the quote from King Edward?

Analogy: Array: Loner :: Group Of People: a) one person b) area c) squad d) base

“Stand we in good array;”

Discussion Question: Do you think it is better to have more then one person in your side for battle?

Cell# 7

Summary: Somerset and his troops enter the scene and King Edward asked Clarence if he will fight with his brother during the battle that is going to take place.

Warwick: ” And lo, where George of Clarence sweeps along, of force enough to bid his brother battle.”

Reading Comprehension: What is going to happen?

Grammar Question: What are the verbs in the quote?

Analogy: Blunt: smooth:: texture : a) teleportation b) fusion c) Communication action d) rough

“That Clarence is so harsh, so blunt, unnatural.”

Discussion Question: Why do you think Clarence is going to fight his brother?

Cell #8 Act V Scene II

Summary: Edward asks Warwick if his troops will come out and fight, and Warwick agrees to battle. During the battle, Edward drags wounded Warwick and leaves him.

Quote: Warwick: “Alas, I am not coop’d here for defence! I will away towards Barnet presently, And bid thee battle, Edward, if thou darest.

Reading Comprehension: Who agrees to battle?

Grammar Question: What is the subject in the quote?

Analogy: Dishonest: Honest:: Perjured : a) lie b) song c) story d) truth

“O passing traitor, perjured or unjust.”

Discussion Question: Do you think anyone will die?

Act IV Scene VIIICell 1:

Summary: King Henry VI, Warwick, Montague, Clarence, Exeter andOxford are discussing how best to deal with the rebellion. Henrysuggests stopping it before it gets to big, and Warwick says that hehas loyal friends of courage and good fighting ability. After goodbye’severyone left but Henry and Exeter.

What are they trying to stop?

Identify the clause(s) in this sentence:

King Henry VI: “Let’s levy men, and beat him back again.”

Analogy: account: consider:: levy:a) acknowledgeb) pullc) condescendd) draft

What would be your course of action in this situation?

Act IV Scene VIIICell 2:

Summary: King Henry VI asks Exeter his opinion of the situation andthen says that he thinks that Edward IV’s army is not large enough.Exeter says that the problem is that he will persuade people to join hisranks. Henry disagrees. Edward and Gloucester enter, Edward insultsHenry and Henry leaves. Gloucester says to catch the traitor bysurprise, so march towards Coventry.

What does Exeter think the main problem is?

Identify the verb(s) in this sentence:

King Henry VI: “My pity hath been balm to heal their wounds.”

Analogy: azan: balm:: prayer:a) azaleab) unguent

Edvard

Henvy

c) tigerd) bible

Do you think Henry VI has shown any maturity increase?

Act V Scene ICell 3:

Summary: Warwick, the mayor of Coventry, and two messengers arein Coventry. Warwick checks to make sure that he will receive postfrom Oxford and Montague. Somerset with message that Warwick’sson will arrive two hours hence. They then hear drums that signify thearrival of someone.

Who does Warwick expect to receive post from?

What part of speech is “hitherward”?

Second Messenger: “By this at Dunsmore, marching hitherward.”

Analogy: walk: idle:: hitherward:a) strideb) hitherc) thitherward

d) thither

What do you think of Warwick?


Summary: Edward IV and Gloucester enter with a bunch of soldiers.Edward and Gloucester try to convince Warwick to kneel beforeEdward and call him his king, but Warwick says no. He says he’drather chop of his hand and throw it at Edward than kneel before him.

What would Warwick rather chop off and throw at which person thankneel before that person?


King Edward IV: “Go, trumpet, to the walls, and sound a parle.”

Analogy: more: parle:: less:a) negotiationb) demand

c) calld) wake-up

Now what do you think of Warwick? Why?!


Summary: Enter Oxford with drums and colors. This makes Warwickvery happy, because Oxford will help him. Then Montague, Somerset,and Clarence enter also. HaHa! The tables have turned.

Who enters?

Does this sentence have a verb, or a verb phrase?

Warwick: “With whom an upright zeal to right prevails.”

Analogy: peal: ring:: zeala) coverb) jealousc) pingd) enthusiasm

Does this seem a little cliché? Do you know what cliché means?


Summary: But lo! Clarence turns on him and joins Edward IV, he doesthis with a rather long speech too. Everyone leaves.

Who turns on who and joins who?

If there is one, what is the adjective?

Clarence: “I throw my infamy at thee”

Analogy: contempt: infamy:: derision:a) pre-toddlerb) notorietyc) contentd) rise

Who do you like better, Clarence, or Warwick? Why?

Act V Scene IICell 7:

Summary: A battlefield near Barnet is where there is no body yet…but then, out of the shadows emerges King Edward IV bringing forthWarwick, who is wounded and dying. Edward says a few things aboutnow that Warwick is dead so is their fear, then leaves. Warwick givesa death speech, in which he realizes that his side lost to York. Hedoesn’t die yet though.

Who is probably going to die?

What does “The wrinkles in my brows…” need to be a completesentence?

Warwick: “The wrinkles in my brows…were liken’d oft to kinglysepulchers.”

Analogy: subtlety: nuance:: sepulchers:a) obvious

b) richesc) coffinsd) leeches

Warwick says in the play that because he died, so did his army lose,do you think that’s a little self-centered?

Act V Scene IICell 8:

Summary: Oxford and Somerset enter. Warwick asks for Montague,whom he thinks doesn’t love him. Somerset says that Montague isdead but in his dying words expressed his brotherly love for Warwick.Warwick says farewell and they will meet in heaven. Then he dies.

Who dies?


Somerset: “The queen from France hath brought a puissant power…”

Analogy: angry: puissant:: tranquil:a) anemicb) calmc) dominantd) apoplectic

Do you think that Somerset might be lying to Warwick about Montagueto make him feel better?Do you think that is okay, given the situation?

Act V scene IIICell 9:

Summary: At another part of the field Edward, Gloucester, andClarence are celebrating. Edward says that he senses a dark cloud intheir path, and Clarence says it will be blown away. Then they discussthe Queens forces, which they say match theirs’, strike up the drum,cry “Courage!” and leave.

What does Edward sense?

Identify the clause(s) and the verb in the following sentence:

King Edward IV: “And, as we march, our strength will beaugmented.”

Analogy: ghastly: horrifying:: augmenteda) dwindledb) pleasantc) disgusting

d) enlarged

Do you think that something will come between Edward IV and hispower? Do you think it will stop him?

Act V Scene IV Cell 1

Quote:“Great lords, wise men ne'er sit and wail their loss,But cheerly seek how to redress their harms.What though the mast be now blown overboard,The cable broke, the holding-anchor lost,And half our sailors swallow'd in the flood?Yet lives our pilot still.”

Summary:Queen Margaret speaks of the desperate situation as a metaphor bycomparing the fight as a battle of a boat against the ruthless nature.She says that even though they had lost many leaders, they still canprevail. Prince Edward becomes very moved by her speech. Oxfordand Somerset also declares their intentions of continuing the fight.

Comprehension Question:To what does Margaret compare the three sons of RichardPlantagenet?

Vocabulary:Disapproval: Sorrow:: Chide:a. Grieveb. Mockc. Dispersed. Arrange“From shelves and rocks that threaten us with wreck.As good to chide the waves as speak them fair.”

Grammar Question:What are the verbs in the following phrase?“Lest in our need he might infect anotherAnd make him of like spirit to himself.If any such be here--as God forbid!--Let him depart before we need his help.”

Discussion Question:Will Queen Margaret’s optimism have an effect on the struggle forpower, or will her efforts be in vain?


Quote:“MessengerPrepare you, lords, for Edward is at hand.Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.”

Summary:A messenger arrives bearing the news on Edward IV’s arrival andwarns the noblemen of the fight. Somerset states that they are readyfor battle.

Comprehension Question:Why is Queen Margaret pleased?

Vocabulary:Dismantle: Prevent:: Pitch:a. Employb. Embracec. Permitd. Postpone“Here pitch our battle; hence we will not budge.”

Grammar Question:What part of speech is “hence” in the following quote?“Here pitch our battle; hence we will not budge.”

Discussion Question:Are the noblemen truly ready to take on Edward IV’s forces, or arethey facing doom?


Quote:“You fight in justice: then, in God's name, lords,Be valiant and give signal to the fight.”

Summary:Edward awaits for the start of the battle. Queen Margaret encouragesher forces by giving justice to their cause. As the King’s army gainsthe upper hand, the rebels retreat

Comprehension Question:What is the reason Margaret uses to justify their fight against Edward?

Vocabulary:Deny: Force:: Gainsay:a. Demolishb. Compelc. Demandd. Derange“My tears gainsay; for every word I speak,Ye see, I drink the water of mine eyes.”

Grammar Question:How many different clauses are in Margaret’s speech?“Lords, knights, and gentlemen, what I should sayMy tears gainsay; for every word I speak,Ye see, I drink the water of mine eyes.

Therefore, no more but this: Henry, your sovereign,Is prisoner to the foe; his state usurp'd,His realm a slaughter-house, his subjects slain,His statutes cancell'd and his treasure spent;And yonder is the wolf that makes this spoil.You fight in justice: then, in God's name, lords,Be valiant and give signal to the fight.”

Discussion Question:Which monarch deserves the throne more, King Henry VI of EdwardIV? Give reasoning.

Act V Scene V Cell 4

Quote:“Away with Oxford to Hames Castle straight:For Somerset, off with his guilty head.Go, bear them hence; I will not hear them speak.”

Summary:King Edward orders the punishment of Oxford and Somerset. QueenMargaret grieves over her parting with her allies and promises to meetthem in sweet Jerusalem. Just as King Edward IV orders for a searchfor Prince Edward he enters with soldiers.

Comprehension Question:What are the punishments for Oxford and Somerset?

Vocabulary:Offending: Affronting:: Tumultuous:a. Irritatingb. Graciousc. Confusingd. Irrational“Now here a period of tumultuous broils.Away with Oxford to Hames Castle straight:”

Grammar Question:

How many clauses are there in the following quote?“Now here a period of tumultuous broils.Away with Oxford to Hames Castle straight:For Somerset, off with his guilty head.Go, bear them hence; I will not hear them speak.”

Discussion Question:What does Margaret mean when she spoke of “sweet Jerusalem”?


Quote:“I know my duty; you are all undutiful:Lascivious Edward, and thou perjured George,And thou mis-shapen Dick, I tell ye allI am your better, traitors as ye are:And thou usurp'st my father's right and mine.”

Summary:King Edward ridicules the prince about the trouble he had caused him.The Prince becomes angry and insults the King and calls him a traitorand a usurper of his father’s power.

Comprehension Question:What does King Edward VI threaten to do to the Prince?

Vocabulary:Patient: Affectionate:: Currish:a. Friendlyb. Demonstrativec. Tolerantd. Hostile

“His Currish riddles sort not with this place”

Grammar Question:What are the adjectives in the following quote from Prince Edward?“Speak like a subject, proud ambitious York!Suppose that I am now my father's mouth;Resign thy chair, and where I stand kneel thou,Whilst I propose the selfsame words to thee,Which traitor, thou wouldst have me answer to.”

Discussion Question:Was it wise for Prince Edward to insult the three sons of RichardPlantagenet when his life and the life of his mother were in theirhands?


Quote:“KING EDWARD IVTake that, thou likeness of this railer here.Stabs him

GLOUCESTERSprawl'st thou? take that, to end thy agony.Stabs him

CLARENCEAnd there's for twitting me with perjury.Stabs him”

Summary:All three brothers stabs Prince Edwards. Queen Margaret weeps overhis dead body and desires her own death. However, she is not killedand instead is to be taken to the tower.

Comprehension Question:What does Gloucester say he have to do?

Vocabulary:Overwhelmed: Anxious:: Swoon:a. Eagerb. Nonchalant

c. Apatheticd. Aggressive“What, doth she swoon? Use means for her recovery.”

Grammar Question:Are there any adverbs in the following phrase? If so, name them.“Clarence, excuse me to the king my brother;I'll hence to London on a serious matter:Ere ye come there, be sure to hear some news.”

Discussion Question:What could be the reasons for keeping Queen Margaret alive?


Quote:“Now march we hence: discharge the common sortWith pay and thanks, and let's away to LondonAnd see our gentle queen how well she fares:By this, I hope, she hath a son for me.”

Summary:Margaret still laments for her dead son and curses at the brothers;calling them murders, butchers, and cannibals. Still, they would not killher and she is let out forcibly. Richard had already left and KingEdward leaves for his wife and hopes for a newborn son.

Comprehension Question:What does Clarence reveal is the reason for Richard’s leave forLondon?

Vocabulary:Renounce: Assure:: Forswear:a. Insureb. Amendc. Vowd. Apprehend“Ay, but thou usest to forswear thyself…”

Grammar Question:What part of speech is “hence” in the following sentence?“Away with her; go, bear her hence perforce.”

Discussion Question:Was it ethical for Edward to decide to keep Margaret alive even thoughshe wanted so much for her own death?

Act V Scene VI Cell 8

Quote:“The bird that hath been limed in a bush,With trembling wings misdoubteth every bush;And I, the hapless male to one sweet bird,Have now the fatal object in my eyeWhere my poor young was limed, was caught and kill'd.”

Summary:Gloucester enters King Henry VI’s cellar. Henry makes manymetaphors for their situation including a sheep and a wolf, or a birdthat had been limed in a bush. Henry becomes aware of his son’sdeath and compares him to Icarus.

Comprehension Question:To whom does Henry compare to the sea that swallows Icarus?

Vocabulary:Tumultuous: Daunting:: Peevish:

a. Traitorousb. Intimidatingc. Ensuringd. Frightening

“Why, what a peevish fool was that of Crete,That taught his son the office of a fowl!”

Grammar Question:Identify the clauses in the following quote:

“I, Daedalus; my poor boy, Icarus;Thy father, Minos, that denied our course;The sun that sear'd the wings of my sweet boyThy brother Edward, and thyself the seaWhose envious gulf did swallow up his life.Ah, kill me with thy weapon, not with words!My breast can better brook thy dagger's pointThan can my ears that tragic history.But wherefore dost thou come? is't for my life?”

Discussion Question:Are the metaphors used by King Henry accurately portraying hisemotions?

Act V Scene VI Cell 9

Quote:“The owl shriek'd at thy birth,--an evil sign;The night-crow cried, aboding luckless time;Dogs howl'd, and hideous tempest shook down trees;The raven rook'd her on the chimney's top,And chattering pies in dismal discords sung.”

Summary:Henry becomes very frustrated and angry. He shouts insults andcurses at Gloucester: calling his birth a sign of evil and that he cameinto the world with teeth ready to bite into it. Gloucester stabs Henrybefore he could finish. He then reveals to the audience that the thingsHenry had said about his birth was somewhat true and that he has nolove for his brothers and warns them for he will rid of them to obtainpower.

Comprehension Question:What was the last thing that King Henry did before he dies?

Vocabulary:Fulfill: Accomplish:: Rue:a. Regretb. Remember

c. Reimbursed. Recognize“Men for their sons, wives for their husbands,And orphans for their parents timeless death--Shall rue the hour that ever thou wast born.”

Grammar Question:What are the nouns in the following quote?“I have no brother, I am like no brother;And this word 'love,' which graybeards call divine,Be resident in men like one anotherAnd not in me: I am myself alone.Clarence, beware; thou keep'st me from the light:But I will sort a pitchy day for thee;For I will buz abroad such propheciesThat Edward shall be fearful of his life,And then, to purge his fear, I'll be thy death.”

Discussion Question:Will Richard’s hunger for power and maliciousness bring the LancasterReign to an abrupt end?

Act V Scene VII Cell 10

Quote:“I'll blast his harvest, if your head were laid;For yet I am not look'd on in the world.This shoulder was ordain'd so thick to heave;And heave it shall some weight, or break my back:Work thou the way,--and thou shalt execute.”

Summary:All rebellious forces have been put down and peace is restored onceagain. King Edward IV couldn’t be happier due to birth of his new son.Both brothers congratulate the King, but Gloucester’s secret hatred isshown as he plans to stop at nothing in order to obtain the throne.

Comprehension Question:Where had Edward sent Margaret?

Vocabulary:Swift: Attentive:: Courser:a. Bullb. Duckc. Chickend. Rabbit“Ne’er spurr’d their coursers at the trumpet’s sound…”

Grammar Question:What part of speech is the word “harm” in this quote?“And, that I love the tree from whence thou sprang'st,Witness the loving kiss I give the fruit.And cried 'all hail!' when as he meant all harm”

Discussion Question:Will the two other Yorkist brothers be able to discover Richard’s plansand put a stop to them, or will more blood have to be shed before theEnglish crown become secure once more?

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