Henry Vth

0Examine the development of ideas and language in Henry Vs Agincourt speech This speech of Agincourt is a speech that King Henry V delivers before the historic battle of Agincourt. Henry is trying to rally his forces and motivate his soldiers. Henry’s forces are few with little weapons and equipments. Whereas in contrast to this the French forces are well equipped with a great number of soldiers. The English soldiers are feeling nervous and …

…courage and valour to defeat the French. Shakespeare changes the numbers of the English casualties by a considerable amount, by stating that only 25 English died. This is, to show that the English won the battle gloriously and bravely. It was a great victory for Henry. A small ‘happy band of brothers’ defeated a mighty army in the Battle of Agincourt, which is recorded in history as one of the greatest battles fought by Henry V.