Bolingbroke Faces Uncle York

Host Dennis Leap continues his discussion of Henry Bolingbroke’s surprise return to England. King Richard is away from England at war with the Irish. Act II, Scene 2 shows the confusion and terror among Richard’s friends left behind in England. Dennis discusses the leadership of the earl of Northumberland and his loyalty for Henry. However, Bolingbroke must face his Uncle York, whom Richard made governor of England during his absence.