The Complete Second Part of Henry VI : An Annotated Edition of the Shakespeare Play
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Overview
"The role of prophecy is . . . central in 2 Henry VI, in that it gives to the play a dominant pattern of prediction and eventual fulfillment" (Bevington). This pattern isn't satisfied, however, as a result of King Henry's lackadaisical style. Throughout the play, it is clear that Henry is ineffectual as a ruler. Not only that, those who represent him are also handicapped. In fact, as Bevington states, "The forces of good do not fare well."
"Henry VI, Part 2 keeps its audience in suspense about the ultimate fate of the king by ending as it does at the beginning of the Wars of the Roses. . . The outcome of these wars will be presented in Henry VI, Part 3" (Mowat, xvii). Resolution will have to wait.
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- ISBN-13: 9781546210986
- ISBN-10: 1546210989
- Publisher: Authorhouse
- Publish Date: October 2017
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.88 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.36 pounds
- Page Count: 314
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