An Examination of Static Morality and the Disruption of Normal Order in the History Plays of William Shakespeare

Introduction

As author of the journal, Robert W. Turner, a writer notes that the major figures in Henry [William Shakespeare] VI are no moral change in the character (241). In a series of plays these major figures, all of which are pride, serve as archetypal representatives of the disorder, which violates the normal order of noble society. In his article, Turner refers to a set of symbols with the stagnant morals and presents the idea that ethical stagnation in the history of Shakespeare's plays can only be eliminated if the motive is different from nature (243). Corruption that exists among the Bard's characters contrasts implied honor their positions in the royal court, but it is a direct reflection of the character of moral fiber and disruption of the normal order of noble society.

Discussion

Individual for whom the analysis seems appropriate is the Duke of Suffolk. Let it be recalled that Suffolk is one of the conspirators responsible for the death of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester. In order to adequately evaluate the static morality Duke of Suffolk, his place of morality in the issue should be addressed. Now, all of Suffolk's conducted in a spirit of manipulation, in particular, the manipulation of Queen Margaret and King Henry VI. In the end, the intrigues of Suffolk will grow into the murder of the Duke of Gloucester. After the murder of Gloucester is carried out in the third act, scene II, Part Two Henry VI, Suffolk offers the following reply to the murderers: go to my house;? He tells them. I will reward you for this reckless thing.? This quote serves as an excellent tool to dig in the thinking of Suffolk. As can be seen from the reaction of Suffolk on the success of the murder of Gloucester, that he was a ruthless man. Using the hands of hired killers to commit murder, certainly brings the Duke of Suffolk morality in question. Suffolk has never shown remorse for his actions, even before his own death, so his corrupt morals remain true to form.

Margaret, Queen of England, is another key figure in the second part of Henry the Sixth, that the consideration of claims. Unbeknownst to her, she is a tool for manipulation by clever tricks of Suffolk, but it also has some schemes of her own. At Queen Margaret, Shakespeare develops a character that is ruthless and cruel character who is determined to seize and exercise power (Lee 183). Her husband, the king is a weak ruler, perhaps better suited for a position as a priest.

On the contrary, it is a strong-willed and eager to monarchical power had a king, but it is also a woman. The aforementioned qualities appointed Queen Margaret are not typical of the period as a woman, so Margaret and Henry represent the change in the natural order of men and women and the husband / wife, but as a subject / sovereign ...