When selecting a topic for the final comprehensive paper, I decided to select the topic on The First Part of King Henry the Fourth and Henry V regarding royal propaganda and the image of royalty due to the very distinct differences of characters when reviewing both plays. This topic was interesting to me because it portrays a comparison between father and son in such similar circumstances. The two kings begin their character development through an apprenticeship to their predecessors, learning the ropes of kingship and identifying the approach they deem most effective in sovereignty. Both Henry IV and Henry V have similar upbringings but differ in their approach towards kingship; Henry IV takes the more stoic and reserved approach, embodying the traditional and ideal image of royalty whereas Henry V appeals directly to the public yet still maintains his authoritative presence through established credibility and his ties to the commoners. After identifying the topic that I wanted to write on, I then investigated more in depth by finding sources elaborating on the royal culture of the early modern era. This provided background and a more clear understanding for the two different portrayals of kingship in Shakespeare’s plays. What I found most significant in my research is the “actorliness” embedded in royalty during this era and how royalty often presented themselves in a light that wasn’t entirely reflective of reality. I wasn’t aware that this was such a significant aspect of the state considering it is still an issue in politics today with mass media.