Henry VI Part 1 Patriotism Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Act.Scene.Line)

Quote #4

PUCELLE
God's mother deignèd to appear to me,
And, in a vision full of majesty
Willed me to leave my base vocation
And free my country from calamity.
Her aid she promised and assured success.
In complete glory she revealed herself; (1.2.79-84)

Joan's saddling up her horse and charging out to save France. For her, patriotism seems to mean kicking the English out.

Quote #5

TALBOT
They called us, for our fierceness, English dogs;
Now like to whelps we crying run away.
Hark, countrymen, either renew the fight,
Or tear the lions out of England's coat. (1.5.25-28)

For Talbot, patriotism involves kicking butt. It's not just that, though. It's also living up to a certain expectation about what it means to be English, and being as brave as the lions on England's coat of arms.

Quote #6

TALBOT
Now, Salisbury, for thee and for the right
Of English Henry, shall this night appear
How much in duty I am bound to both. (2.1.38-40)

For Talbot, loyalty to country also includes loyalty to one's fellow fighting men, which is why he's so keen to avenge Salisbury's death. And it also includes honoring the King, which is why he speaks of "English Henry." He doesn't say which Henry. Is he promising loyalty to Henry VI, or fondly remembering Henry V? Perhaps both?