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Table of Contents Conflict Protagonist: King Henry is the protagonist of the play. Though he cannot rightly be called a hero, he is the central figure of the play and portrayed as an inept monarch whose inefficiency results in political and economical conflicts. He is a fatalist and cannot lead because he is always looking for an answer either in the cosmos or from one of his minions. Henry's religious inclinations blind him to political realities. He is the central figure around which all other actions are aimed although whether or not he is a hero is questionable. Antagonist: The play starts with the victory of York at the first battle of St. Albans. It is a demonstration of internal dissension and seditious squabbling among the nobility that damaged England's power and resulted in civil war. The antagonists are many, but ultimately it is moral depravity and ruthless ambition that pervade many of the characters in the play who vie for the crown. Many injustices are committed especially towards innocent youth. Each successive injustice or crime calls out for the need of revenge. The main antagonist is the family of York whose ambitions for the throne have created all the disorder. Climax: The climax of the play is reached in Scene 6 of the last Act when Richard murders King Henry. He reaches a stage when he has complete disregard of all obligations whatsoever and the end justifies the means. The crown is his ultimate end. The play ends with the death of the Henry and the birth of the new prince. Outcome: The outcome of the play is the decline of the Lancaster line and emergence of York to the throne. King Henry is murdered and the house of York wins. The birth of the new prince and Richard's last comment reveals that the destruction and conflict is not yet over. Table of Contents | |
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