Oxford School Shakespeare: Henry IV Part 1

Roma Gill, the series editor, has taught Shakespeare at all levels. She has acted in and directed Shakespeare's plays, and has lectured on Shakespeare all over the world.

Introduction
- A 'History' Play
- The Plantagents family tree
- Leading Characters in the Play
- Synopsis
- Henry IV Part 1: Commentary
- Sir John Falstaff
- Sir John Falstaff: An Appreciation by Dr Samuel Johnson
- Shakespeare's Verse
- Source, Text, and Date
Characters in the Play
Henry IV Part 1
Selections from The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland
William Shakespeare, 1564 - 161
Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works
Exploring Henry IV Part 1 in the Classroom
- Ways into the Play
- Setting the Scene
- Keeping Track of the Action
- Characters
- Themes
- Shakespeare's Language
- Exploring with Drama
- Writing about Henry IV Part 1
Further Reading and Resources