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Henry IV Part 1

By William Shakespeare - Stage play

Stage playStageACT I, Scene 2

Roles

  • Prince Henry
  • Falstaff

About this piece

Prince Henry mocks his friend Falstaff

Summary

The play has two main storylines that come together at the end in the battle of Shrewsbury. One storyline is about King Henry dealing with his son Prince Henry who has forsaken the royal court to spend his time in taverns with shady characters. The other storyline concerns the rebellion by a group of noblemen, led by Harry Percy "Hotspur", against King Henry. This scene is the beginning of the second scene of the play. Prince Henry is at a tavern with his good friend Falstaff, an old and overweight criminal who drinks every night and sleeps all day. They are having a good time as Prince Henry mocks his friend and Falstaff gives him advice on how to rule the kingdom when he will become the next king.

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