The Theatre and the Prince: The representation of the king in Henriada of W. Shakespeare

Abstract

The theatre is the most significant public space with respect to the construction of representations in modern society. In this regard, we investigate the representations of power, particularly over the legitimacy of the monarchy in the Elizabethan theatre. This time we focus on the works called Henriada, by W. Shakespeare, an author who has focused particularly in the figure of the king, the prince and the relationships of high politics. Inquiry that aims to put in the issue of monarchical legitimacy in light of the events in a Europe where discussion of power will have a significant impact on further development of the modern State