Henry V is a historical play written by Shakespeare around 1599. During this time period, plays were performed in theaters that were not elaborate and relied heavily on the viewers’ imagination. The absence of stage equipment developed the idea of a Chorus. The Chorus’ role is to describe the scene and provide background information prior before each act. In Henry V the Chorus recites, “Suppose within the girdle of these walls/ Are now confined two mighty monarchies, / Whose high upreared and abutting fronts/ The perilous narrow ocean parts asunder” (Prologue 33.19-22).” The Chorus clearly sets the scene of the play by informing the audience of what is about to take place. Proceeding after the Chorus, two fundamental characters are introduced,