Henry V: Rebel Or Rebel?

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Shakespeare’s character, Prince Hal who later on became known as Henry V, was rambunctious when young and courageous when older. As he began to attend to American school he was very disruptive during circle time, he would even wrestle with his friends, and break all the safety rules. However, the school system only rewarded students who were studious, nurturing, silent, ambitious, and well disciplined. Prince Hal was considered a rebel because the school could not find a way to engage him to learn. The school system needed to find a way to engage all students. They need to celebrate collaboration and celebration.

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