What Is The Purpose Of King Henry's Speech

In the Henry V speech, King Henry uses his ability to make all of his men feel equal and valued. King Henry doesn’t put himself first nor does he care about the importance of himself first above all of his men fighting by his side. King Henry treats all of his men the same and values them the same so on the battlefield they would all have something to fight for. To motivate his men for battle, King Henry gives a speech that makes his men feel valued and equal just the same as King Henry.

In the speech, King Henry says “By Jove, I am not covetous for gold, Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost; It yearns me not if men garments wear”. In this statement, Henry explains that he is not selfish when it comes to money or he doesn’t care if people eat at his expense. It also means that King Henry doesn’t care if other men barrows his clothes to wear. This statement proves that King Henry would do whatever it takes to make his men around him happy even if he has to sacrifice his things for others.
I would not lose so great an honour as one man more, methinks, would share from me for the best hope i have. O, do not wish one man more!”. This statement shows that Henry has faith in his men no matter how much they are out numbered. Henry has much faith in his men and this statement shows how much value his men are to