King Henry VI, Part II

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Set against the backdrop of young King Henry VI's marriage to Margaret of Anjou, the play explores themes of manipulation and betrayal. William de la Pol schemes to control Henry through Margaret, while the influence of magic and treacherous nobles complicates the young king's rule. Henry's naive belief in the inherent goodness of people further endangers his reign, highlighting the tension between innocence and the harsh realities of power.