{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66a9cbceec85576657c15c85/66acc0275019f4489157bd1d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Henry 6th part 3: ‘How sweet a thing it is to wear a crown.’","description":"<p>Episode 129:</p><p><br></p><p>A brief recap on the dating and sources of the play</p><p>A brief synopsis of the play</p><p>The problem of multiple battlefield scenes and the depiction of violence</p><p>How language in the play is used to underline the changing fortunes of the two sides.</p><p>The depth of strong characterisation in the play</p><p>Warwick, the would-be kingmaker</p><p>Henry as an early humanist</p><p>Fathers and sons at war with each other</p><p>The revenge motive running through the play</p><p>A brief recap on the role and character of Margaret</p><p>The development of the character of Richard</p><p>The question of the extent if Richard’s deformity</p><p>Did the play resonate with the contemporary audience?</p><p><br></p><p>Support the podcast at:</p><p>www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.com</p><p>www.ko-fi.com/thoetp</p><p>www.patreon.com/thoetp</p>","author_name":"Philip Rowe"}