Read this excerpt from the prologue of Shakespeare's play Henry V, in which King Henry is referred to as Harry. A kingdom for a stage, princes to act And monarchs to behold the swelling scene! Then should the warlike Harry, like himself, Assume the port of Mars; and at his heels, Leash'd in like hounds, should famine, sword and fire Crouch for employment. Which best describes the purpose of this excerpt of the prologue? It predicts what will happen to Henry at the end. It states the conflict that occurs at the end of the play. It introduces the characters of Henry's enemies. It builds suspense about the war in the play.

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Hannah Park

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7 November, 14:56

Read this excerpt from the prologue of Shakespeare's play Henry V, in which King Henry is referred to as Harry. A kingdom for a stage, princes to act And monarchs to behold the swelling scene! Then should the warlike Harry, like himself, Assume the port of Mars; and at his heels, Leash'd in like hounds, should famine, sword and fire Crouch for employment. Which best describes the purpose of this excerpt of the prologue? It predicts what will happen to Henry at the end. It states the conflict that occurs at the end of the play. It introduces the characters of Henry's enemies. It builds suspense about the war in the play.

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Jude Palmer · Answer 1

I am pretty sure that the exceprt shown above states the conflict that occurs at the end of the play. While reading these lines you can notice how author gradually describes the future conflict. Of course there is an element of suspense, it is quite a common and necessary tool, but these lines are writter as if to make th reader prepare for the fight.