FALL 2010 STUDY SEMINAR WITH RUTH CARPENTER:
HENRY IV, PART I

In his histrionic progress from royal rapscallion to military hero to exemplary king, Hal (later Henry V) is both educated and distracted by the fiery, chivalric Hotspur, the opportunistic, remorseful Henry IV and, perhaps most temptingly, the life-loving, witty, irresponsible Sir John Falstaff. Shakspeare dramatizes this progress through the Boar’s Head Tavern, the highway at Gadshill, the castles of the rebels, the councils of state and the battlefields of Shrewsbury. Along the way, with an unprecedented variety of distinct characters and dramatic styles, he makes of the English history play a new and exciting kind of theater.

Before the first class, please review Richard II; that class will be devoted to the historical background and dramatic contrasts necessary to our study of the rest of the Henriad.

The second part of this course will begin in January and will include Henry IV, Part II, and Henry V. The parts of the course can easily be taken separately.

Tuesdays at 5:15 pm

September 21 and 28
October 5, 19 and 26
November 9 and 16
December 7

The Junior League
130 East 80th Street
(between Lexington and Park)

$225 for class registration
Space is limited

To register, please call 212-967-6802 or e-mail us