Right off the bat, these three verses show King Henry IV's discontent with the actions of his son. ... Even if other people see it, King Henry IV needs to see Hal's transformation himself. ... In Part II of the play, we see that King Henry IV has a hard time believing that Hal has really changed. In act four, while the very sick King Henry IV is sleeping, Hal comes in and sits with him. ... King Henry IV awakens and believes the worst of Hal and goes back to believing that Hal is of detestable character. ...

• Word Count: 1747
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Using this definition of "father," when looking at Prince Hal in Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part One," the case can be made that Prince Hal is mentored, influenced and guided by two father figures; King Henry IV, and Falstaff. ... Hal demonstrates this when he is asked by Poins in Act II Scene IV where he has been and Hal responds saying "With three or four loggerheads amongst three or four hogsheads. ... Henry tells Hal how disappointed he is in his son and even goes as far as comparing Hal to Richard II. ... By doing this Prince Hal has even surpassed his father Henry IV by securing ...

• Word Count: 1571
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School