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A 5 page research paper that critically analyzes Act II, scene II from Henry IV, part 1. Throughout Henry IV, part 1, the relationship between the king and his son, Prince Hal, is a central theme. Act III, scene II dramatizes a pivotal point in Hal's life, as he chooses to turn his back on his carefree life with Falstaff, carousing in taverns, and take on the responsibility of his position. As an analysis of this scene demonstrates, once Henry IV is fully convinced of his son's sincerity, their relationship is reinvigorated, as father and son set off for battle. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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pivotal point in Hals life, as he chooses to turn his back on his carefree life with Falstaff, carousing in taverns, and take on the responsibility of his position. As
an analysis of this scene demonstrates, once Henry IV is fully convinced of his sons sincerity, their relationship is reinvigorated, as father and son set off for battle.
In order to fully comprehend this scene, it is necessary to see it within the context of what has come previously in the first two acts. Henry IVs old supporters,
the Percys, have turned against him (Epstein). The King faces a determined, headstrong group of former supporters, led by the Percy family, who are no longer trust Henrys rule and
intend to overthrow him (MBR). Rather than being a support for his father, Henrys eldest son, Prince Hal (his heir, the Prince of Wales) has been creating a bad
reputation for himself by spending his time carousing with a former soldier and reprobate Sir John Falstaff (one of the greatest of Shakespeares comic characters). The contrast between
the cold formality of the morally serious court and the warm congeniality of Falstaff and Hals tavern cronies creates a sense of tension as the audience wonders in which direction
Hal will give his full allegiance (Grossman 170). While the audience undoubtedly realizes, since the plot is drawn from English history, that Hal will one day become an exemplary
ruler, Shakespeares skill is such that it still seems a possibility that Hal will reject his responsibilities, as Falstaff and the life he creates is so engaging. Nevertheless, there are
indications of how Hal will develop. For example, Shakespeare creates dramatic tension by showing how Hal is endeavoring to momentarily escape his destiny (McDermott 38). Furthermore, Shakespeare makes it
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