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Questions about the entire King Henry IV Play for Module B English Advanced...

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Questions 1. Describe the difference in the mood of this scene with Prince Hal and Sir John Falstaff and the previous scene with King Henry IV. In this scene, Prince Hal and Falstaff are together in a pub and there is far more joyful and lively atmosphere compared to the serious and formal tone in the previous scene. This is also highlighted by the shift in writing from verse into prose suggesting the lively scene. 2. How would you describe the relationship between Prince Hal and Falstaff? Hal and Falstaff’s relationship seems to very playful and casual because of the jokes and bantering that occurs in the scene. 3. Describe the characterisation of Falstaff. What kind of a knight is he? How does he measure against the Code of Chivalry for knights and a knight like Hotspur? Falstaff is a dishonourable character who only follows the desire of his heart(Beer and women.) This characterises him as an uncourteous knight because he disobeys the Code of Chivalry because of his desires to steal and follow the desire of his heart. 4. Based on Prince Hal’s responses to Falstaff’s requests to change the laws for thieves when Hal becomes king, how is Prince Hal characterised? What initial impressions do you have of Hal here? Because of Falstaff’s attempts to change the laws, it characterises Hal as a gullible character who is unable to stand up for himself since he allows Falstaff to control him. This also presents Hal as a kind person who is willing to do things for others but is unaware of Halstaff’s attempts to manipulate Hal into achieving his personal agenda. 5.

Based on Prince Hal’s response to Falstaff’s invitation for Hal join in on the Gadshill robbery, how is Prince Hal characterised? What impressions do you have of Hal here? Hal is characterised as a law-abiding character who refuses Falstaff’s invitation to join a robbery. This suggests Hal is aware of his actions and reaches a point where he is unwilling to go on with other people’s illegal actions. 6. Connecting this scene with the previous one, why do you think King Henry wishes that Hotspur is his son rather than Prince Hal? Henry hopes Hotspur could be his son because he is far more honourable and courageous in battle since Hotspur is able to win battles and bring honour to his family. Rather than Hal who is forever in the pub and drinking rather than bringing honour to his family. 7. Is Prince Hal’s speech a monologue or a soliloquy? Why? Prince Hal’s speech is a soliloquy because all the characters have left the stage and he expresses his feelings and emotions to the audience. 8. What is the real reason why Hal is befriending people like Falstaff and Poins? Hal reveals the real reason for befriending people like Falstaff and Poins is to use them to further his reputation. This also presents a contrasting character who hopes to take over

Kingship and enforce his legitimacy from his popularity with the people(Which Henry has failed to do.) 9. Consider Hal’s interactions with Falstaff and Poins AND his revelation of his intentions in his speech here, how would you describe Hal as a prince? What kind of prince is Hal? Falstaff. What kind of a knight is he? How does he measure against the Code of Chivalry for knights and a knight like Hotspur? Hal’s interactions with Falstaff and Poins reveals his intentions of using his friends to further his Kingship and this characterises him as a manipulative and devious character who uses his friends to further his own potential. Also suggests that Falstaff is a dishonourable knight who goes completely against the Code of Chivalry for knights and especially by comparing him to Hotspur mirrors the contrast between the two knights thus, highlights his dishonourable status....