The document discusses the portrayal of King Henry V in Shakespeare's play Henry V. While kings were often seen as representatives of God, Shakespeare depicts Henry V as flawed. He had mixed and conflicting motives, displaying aggression and using lies. Henry sought religious approval for war with France but also seemed motivated by a desire for power and glory. His actions, like threatening to kill French prisoners, show a ruthless side. The document examines how Shakespeare presented a more complex and human portrayal of Henry V rather than an entirely idealized king.