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. ... With this in mind, this essay will use textual analysis and exploration to demonstrate how Falstaff and King Henry's roles as father figures have influenced and shaped Prince Hal. In the beginning of the play one is introduced to Prince Hal who's personality has been molded by his father King Henry IV and interactions with his tavern friend Falstaff. .....

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

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. ... King Henry IV asks Hal how he could do all of the wild and immature things that he has done and be the son of a King, and eventually turn into a King. ... 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. ...

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

Prince Hal's representation of "self" in Part I Henry IV is deceiving to the reader. Hal is portrayed as being a cowardly drunkard and a disgrace to his father, King Henry. ... Part I Henry IV takes a turn in Act 2 Scene 5 with regards to Hal's commoner behavior. ... Prince Hal's representation of "self" in Part I Henry IV is deceiving to the reader. ... Part I Henry IV takes a turn in Act 2 Scene 5 with regards to Hal's commoner behavior. ...

• Word Count: 2163
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

In "Henry IV," Shakespeare uses Prince Harry, the Prince of Whales, to exemplify the process of character transformation. ... His frequenting of the Boar's Head Tavern and keeping company with men of questionable character causes his father, King Henry, serious concerns, since Hal is heir to the throne. ... It just so happens that Hal and his father, King Henry, meets in Act 3.2. ... King Henry asks if Hal is delinquent in his duties as a result of "some displeasing service I have done," (Shakespeare 3.2, p 49). ... Kelli Frost-Allred from the Midsummer Magazine, sums up the story quite w...

• Word Count: 1276
• Approx Pages: 5
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