Kathleen Desmarais

Sarah (13) completed the Tudor Family Reunion worksheet found in History Odyssey, Middle Ages (2):

CONVERSATION AT A TUDOR FAMILY REUNION

Henry VII – I welcome you back to my humble home in hopes that you find your lodgings and company to your liking. May we come together as a family again and celebrate each other’s conversation.

Catherine of Aragon – Well, (clears throat) here we are. How abundant is my joy to see all of you (glares at Anna Boleyn). I expect you not to respect me as you should, but know that it was God’s will that my arrow of love that struck him first.

Anne Boleyn – My beautiful daughter (to Elizabeth) how tall and graceful you have become since we were parted. I do hope my former lover’s house hold had held you in highest esteem. May you one day rule mightily.

Catherine of Aragon – (jumping up) Witch! You speak of treason! How dare you assume that your scum of a girl will rule over my daughter of God!

Anne Boleyn – Magpie! Ugly filth!

Anne of Cleaves – Now, now ma’ dears, lets not fret. Your daughters are both sparking jewels in the royal crown of Tudor. They will both rule with an iron fist in their own good time.

Henry VIII – But over them shall rule my sole heir, Henry. Long live Henry!

Jane Seymour – (holding Henry’s hand) My king, fate tore us apart before true love could blossom. Why did we part so? Tell me that you love me still! My heart pounds for your affection, you sweet touch once more.

Henry VIII – My sweet maiden, we shall always have a knot of love that no one may sever.

Bloody Mary – My most royal Father, the joy of my heart, how can you speak to other women so when it was my Mother who struck your graces when you were a mere child. Why, your highness, did you throw away that love for this witch (points at Anna Boleyn)! She has lured you with spells and trickery, and then only provides you with a scrawny wisp of a thing. May your royal soul under God know where you have faltered.

Elizabeth I – My lovely Mothers and dear sister, may you stop your bickering and look to the goodness of this meeting. We are all here together to celebrate good food and company. If all that can come of this is spite and evil looks, then let us part our ways. I do wish that we may be a loving family, so a toast before you leave, to love and the royal house of Tudor!

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