Shakespeare'in V. Henry Adlı Oyununda İngiliz Milliyetçiliği Kavramı ve Kral V. Henry'nin Yansıtılışı

Year 2017, Issue: 33, 197 - 206, 30.06.2017

Berna Köseoğlu

Abstract

W. Shakespeare’in en öne çıkan tarihsel oyunlarından biri olan V. Henry, Kral V. Henry dönemi boyunca gerçekleşen İngiliz siyasi olaylarını, gerçek ve kurguyu bir araya getirerek gözler önüne sermektedir. Oyun boyunca, ülkenin gelişimi için ulusal ruhun ve vatanseverliğin önemini vurgulayan V. Henry’nin ifadeleri aracılığıyla İngiliz kimliği vurgulanmaktadır. Oyunda Kralın özellikleri dikkate alındığında, eylemlerinin, kararlarının ve stratejilerinin elde edilen siyasi başarılarda ne kadar önemli bir rol oynadığı açıktır. Bu çalışmada, eserde düşmanları yenmek ve ülkede huzuru sağlamak için V. Henry tarafından uygulanan taktikler incelenecektir, bu sebeple bu makalenin amacı Kral V. Henry’nin zekasının ve İngiliz kimliğine bağlılığın İngiliz ulusunun zaferleri üzerindeki etkisini tartışmaktır.

Keywords

Shakespeare, Tarihsel Oyun, Henry V, İngiliz Kimliği, Vatanseverlik

Shakespeare’s Henry V: The Idea of Englishness and the Representation of the King, Henry V

Abstract

Henry V, one of the most significant historical plays of W. Shakespeare, reveals the politics of England during the period of the King, Henry V by bringing fact and fiction together. Throughout the play, the idea of Englishness is stressed through the expressions of Henry V, who emphasizes the importance of national spirit and patriotism for the development of the country. Considering the characteristics of the King in the play, it is clear that his actions, decisions and strategies play a very significant role in the political glories achieved. In this study, the tactics employed by Henry V in the work to overcome the enemies and to establish peace in the country will be analysed, therefore the aim of the article is to discuss the impact of the intelligence of the King, Henry V and the devotion to English identity upon the victories of the English nation in Henry V.

Keywords

History Play, Henry V, Englishness, Patriotism

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