# Scene III explained — Henry VI, Part II

> Chapter companion for Henry VI, Part II by William Shakespeare.

## What happens

Jack Cade and his rebels celebrate their victory over the Staffords. Cade rewards Dick the Butcher and plans to march on London, intending to display his triumph and free prisoners.

## Themes in this chapter

### Class Conflict and Rebellion

Cade's victory over the Staffords and his plan to free prisoners highlight the uprising against established authority.

## Character check-ins

### Jack Cade

Leads the rebels, celebrates victory, and plans to march on London.

### Dick the Butcher

Receives reward from Cade for his role in the battle.

## Key lines

> They fell before thee like sheep and oxen, and thou behavedst thyself as if thou hadst been in thine own slaughter-house

They died easily, and you fought as if you were in your own butcher shop.

_Cade praises Dick's brutal efficiency in battle._

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