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Table of Contents | Printable Version QUESTIONS What is meant by the reference to the Archbishop of York as “a man with double surety”? How does Lord Bardolph justify Hotspur as a man who “lines himself with hope”? How is Hotspur the antithesis of Hal? Why does the King hope to go the Holy Land? Why does Mowbray say that the rebels will not be safe? What is the King’s comment on the character of his son? Discuss Hal’s own thoughts about the prospect of being England’s next King. Is he justified in living a libertine life now if he knows that he will settle down when he has to? What does the King mean when he says to Falstaff “I do despise my dream”?
father and a man fermented with guilt--support this idea. What facets of Falstaff’s character are expressed in the play? “A good wit will make use of anything.” Comment on Falstaff’s philosophy of life. Give its ironic aspect. If Hal is by far the more present, interesting, and important character in this play, why do you think Shakespeare names this Henry IV, Part 2 instead of Henry V, Part 1? Table of Contents | Printable Version | |
