From the previous part of the story of Henry, "Henry IV part 1", Prince Hal seems to have turned from his wild youth to being the responsible king. ... He has ignored Falstaff while he is ill, and the King is blamed for Falstaff's situation. ... When his father, Henry IV, usurped the throne from Richard II, Henry IV set the precedent for his own possible usurpation, and Henry IV then has to fight off all sorts of upheavals throughout his kingship. ... So Henry V is an unsavoury character in that he can so coldly turn on Falstaff, a man who was a great friend to him? ... If he gave Falsta...

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