These are the factors that lead to Hal's soliloquy, and ultimately to his realization. In his soliloquy, Hal makes clear that he understands that his Tavern companions are like "contagious clouds" (Shakespeare 1.2, p 9) and he promises to remain with them only until the time arises when he chooses to show the world his true self. "So when this loose behavior I throw off/And pay the debt I never promised," (Shakespeare 1.2, p 9). Hal also expresses his thoughts that his subsequent transformation will produce more praise when compared with his old riotous lifestyle in Eastcheap. He states, "My reformation, glittering o"er my fault/Shall show more goodly and attract more eyes," because he will be more impressive than his former self (Shakespeare 1.2, p 9).
In the following scenes, Hal shows reluctance to actually act on his proclamation of transformation. In Act 2.4, Hal displays no indication of trying to reform; when he says, "I am not yet of Harry Percy's mind," (Shakespeare 2.4, p 30). Furthermore, continues to engage in mischief, when he assists Poins in the robbery prank of Fallstaff and their Eastcheap companions. After the robbery, Prince Hal and Poins returned to the Boar's Head Tavern and were confronted by the sheriff. During this exchange with the sheriff the Prince uses his lordly status to conceal his friend, Fallstaff, rationalizing his actions by promising the sheriff, " And, sheriff, I will engage my word to thee That I will, by to-morrow dinner-time, Send him to answer thee, or any man, For anything he shall be charged withal: And so let me entreat you leave the house" (Shakespeare 2.4. p 40). Prince Hal's statement is not just a promise to the sheriff, but a pivotal moment in the story because it foreshadows the possibility that Prince Hal may have to part with his Boar's Head Tavern companion in order to complete his transformation. .
The second stage of Hal's transformation is motivation.
