1. Defining the Principles of Honor in Henry IV
When speaking of Hotspur taking prisoners at Holmedon he retorts, "And is not this an honourable spoil?... He rants in a fury to his father and Worchester: No; yet time serves wherein you may redeem Your banish'd honours and restore yourselves Into the good thoughts of the world again, Revenge the jeering and disdain'd contempt Of this proud king, who studies day and night To answer all the debt he owes to you Even with the bloody payment of your deaths: Therefore, I say " (I.3.180-187) This is a typical "hot-headed- response from the ardent youth who ch...
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