Henry V Symbolism, Imagery & Allegory

When the Dauphin of France wants to let Henry V know that he's got zero respect for him and his recent demands for some French dukedoms, he sends the English king a giant chest full of tennis balls...

The sun has always been a common symbol for kings and queens who liked to give themselves props for their stunning powers. (Ever heard of Louis XIV of France, a.k.a. the "Sun King"? Enough said.)Th...

Let's face it. Shakespeare rarely passes up an opportunity to make a joke about bestiality. (Just ask Titania, who falls in love with an "ass" in A Midsummer Night's Dream.) So, we're not really su...

At the beginning of the play, there's a whole lot of talk about Salic Law. It seems like it's always "Salic Law this" and "Salic Law that." We have to admit that all this Salic Law talk can be pret...

It just so happens that the Battle of Agincourt (1415) was fought on October 25, which was St. Crispin's Day (the feast for the sainted twin brothers, Crispin and Crispinian). In case we forgot, He...