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| Character | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Adult (36-50), Senior (>50) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Angry, Scolding, Flips out | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Period | Renaissance | |
| Genre | Historical, Drama | |
| Description | York accuses King Henry of having betrayed his trust | |
| Location | ACY V, Scene 1 | |
Summary
The Duke of York, having come back from a campaign in Ireland, marches with an army to London and demands that Somerset, a lord he had a disagreement in Henry VI Part 1, be imprisoned for treason. King Henry tells York that Somerset has been locked in the Tower of London.
In this scene York meets with the king and when Margaret walks in with Somerset, he feels betrayed and accuses the king of having broken his trust.
In this scene York meets with the king and when Margaret walks in with Somerset, he feels betrayed and accuses the king of having broken his trust.
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| YORK How now! is Somerset at liberty? Then, York, unloose thy long-imprison'd thoughts, And let thy tongue be equal with thy heart. Shall I endure the sight of Somerset? False king! why hast thou broken faith with me, Knowing how hardly I can brook abuse? King did I call thee? no, thou art not king, Not fit to govern and rule multitudes, Which darest not, no, nor canst not rule a traitor. That head of thine doth not become a crown; Thy hand is made to grasp a palmer's staff, And not to grace an awful princely sceptre. That gold must round engirt these brows of mine, Whose smile and frown, like to Achilles' spear, Is able with the change to kill and cure. Here is a hand to hold a sceptre up And with the same to act controlling laws. Give place: by heaven, thou shalt rule no more O'er him whom heaven created for thy ruler. |
Comments
The first part of the monologue "How now!....sight of Somerset" should be delivered addressing the audience. He then accuses the king of having betrayed him and yells at him.
