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... peace . ( II.vi.14-20 ) Henry's refusal to dislodge York from the king's throne in parliament was avowedly not based on moral scruples , but on a failure of nerve . Henry's inability to act consti- tuted a betrayal of trust : the king's ...
... peace . ( II.vi.14-20 ) Henry's refusal to dislodge York from the king's throne in parliament was avowedly not based on moral scruples , but on a failure of nerve . Henry's inability to act consti- tuted a betrayal of trust : the king's ...
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... peace " ( IV.i.300 ) . Up to this point , Henry has certainly not " watched " enough to seek the means to peace - rather the reverse , though from this point on in the play he will not fail to seek it by all means , fighting only when ...
... peace " ( IV.i.300 ) . Up to this point , Henry has certainly not " watched " enough to seek the means to peace - rather the reverse , though from this point on in the play he will not fail to seek it by all means , fighting only when ...
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... peace . ( V.iii . 183-91 ) The speech reflects a fascinating evolution of personality in that the dashing , bellicose young leader of the first act , ever spoiling for a fight , has now evolved into a peace- maker whose personal honor ...
... peace . ( V.iii . 183-91 ) The speech reflects a fascinating evolution of personality in that the dashing , bellicose young leader of the first act , ever spoiling for a fight , has now evolved into a peace- maker whose personal honor ...
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