Wars of the Roses Character and Plot Analysis

The transcript introduces a sovereign's command and the ensuing conflict over the crown, highlighting Henry's yielding to York and his sons, including Richard. It also touches on aspirations related to the crown and introduces the star cast of Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Sturridge, and Sophie Okonedo in the continuation of the Wars of the Roses with Shakespeare's Henry VI Part 2 on The Hollow Crown from Great Performances.

What does the sovereign demand in the opening lines?

• To abdicate the throne

• To tear the crown from the usurper's head

• To make peace with the usurper

• To be crowned king

Who does Henry yield to during the conflict over the crown?

• The narrator

• The twisted Richard

• York and his sons

• The usurper

Which character is described as 'twisted' in the conflict?

• The narrator

• Richard

• Henry

• York

Which actors star in the continuation of the Wars of the Roses?

• Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo

• Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sophie Okonedo

• Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Rylance, Tom Sturridge

• Tom Hiddleston, Mark Rylance, Sophie Okonedo

What is the title of the play that continues the Wars of the Roses?

• The Hollow Crown: Richard III

• The Hollow Crown: Henry V

• The Hollow Crown: Henry IV

• The Hollow Crown: Henry VI Part 2