Jon Gaunt

When John Gaunt died, Richard removed and exiled Bolingbroke. “Bodies talk first in throughout Richard II primarily because indulgence, in the garden of England as in the Garden of Eden, is quickly branded the most significant threat to the stability of Richard’s monarchy” (Hoffmann, 2009). “John of Gaunt may be the only character to understand that appetite is ‘as much a matter of power as it is of desire

Many English monarchs believed in the divine right to rule. This right was given to them by God, therefore they believed that no one could take their crown or it would destroy the rightful line of succession. However, this was not always the case and some kings such as Richard II had their crown forced from them. If a king believed in the divine right he often had a close relationship with God. In William Shakespeare’s comedies, the divine right to rule a kingdom is present in the ways in which Richard

become increasingly aware of his corrupt ruling, yet they do nothing to overthrow Richard II because they strongly believe in his divine right to rule. John of Gaunt, Richard II’s uncle, along with the rest of his subjects, allow Richard II to get away with murder and other questionable acts because he is their king anointed by God. Gaunt reveals he knows that Richard II played a part in killing John’s brother to remain king: God’s is the quarrel; for God’s substitute, His deputy anointed in His

Henry IV takes place in the very early 1400s and generally uses true historical events and characters throughout. While based on the history of England, it conveys its message and meaning through an often satirical and comical context, providing an enjoyable experience for the audience. Characters such as Falstaff and his fellow thieves keep the story unusually captivating and clever. Of the play’s many themes, loyalty, honor and relationship stand out as most important. These matters are highly

Honor is a prominent theme in William Shakespeare’s play Henry IV. The concept of honor continuously surfaces and is questioned throughout the play. It’s made evident that honor is subjective; Every character has their own definition of it. Shakespeare doesn’t discern a concrete definition of honor, it’s perceived in various ways by the characters in the play. It’s a reflection of the character’s conscience and morality. Some relate it to noble behavior a, while others, associate it with one’s physical

One of the greatest components of textual work is its ability to be translated into different mediums of art. Throughout history, inspiration has been drawn from written works as a means to convey a new perspective on an old story: paintings depicting biblical scenes, stage plays, ballads, films and even youtube videos. In today’s society, it has become commonplace for written work to be converted into a visual medium, most notably films. Cinema provides distinct options to explore stories in a way

In both Titus Andronicus and Richard II the protagonist must face adversity and prove to their respective enemies that they have not been defeated. Titus is put in a position where he made a deal that was broken and Richard has been robbed of his title as king from Bolingbroke. Both characters use their metaphors when speaking to prove to everyone that they are still powerful when their pride has been stolen from them. In Act III Scene I, Titus Andronicus cuts off his hand because he made a deal

What is leadership? It is defined as being an action leading a group or organization. It involves being able to take control of certain situations, and leading in the correct direction. Being a leader takes great knowledge and skill. It involves one being able to make smart decisions in order for his/her congregation to come out as successful. A leader must also know, that it is wise to have people in his/her corner to advise them of good or bad decisions. President Barack Obama has his Vice-President

after characters in the poem. The poem was written as a memorial for the death of Duchess Blanche of Lancaster, whose husband John of Gaunt was a patron of Chaucer’s. Knowing the date that Chaucer wrote this poem affects the way in which readers and audience at the time interpreted the poem. The initial response is to read the Black Knight figure as John of Gaunt, because the character is lamenting the loss of his love that is named Lady White in the poem. The French translation of White is Blanche

Thesis Statement: King Henry the Second’s leadership failures came about because of a few unethical activities and bad fundamental leadership decisions which prompted an uprising of the people who eventually overthrew him. I. Introduction A. The play by William Shakespeare “Tragedy of King Richard the Second” is an excellent example of how not to be a leader as it relates to King Richard II (Higginbotham,2014). B. In the beginning, it seems King Henry II is a mighty King with great leadership as