Henry V is the crown jewel of one of Shakespeare's tetralogy, with Richard II and Henry IV Parts I and II as the preceding works. And let's face it, if you're a Brit, the work has tremendous historical significance in that its focus is on one of the best known and regarded monarchs in British history. So let the Anglophiles among you start waving those Union Jacks and let your chests swell with pride.

If, on the other hand, your class thinks that Downton Abbey is ancient British history, or if you're teaching this play in isolation and not using any of the preceding history plays, there's a pretty good chance that the significance of events will easily be lost. If that's the case, you might want to do the following: