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Why do critics consider Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor to be inferior to the same character in the Henry IV plays?’ Discuss, showing you have considered more than one point of view.
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A2 English Literature Coursework 'Why do critics consider Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor to be inferior to the same character in the Henry IV plays?' Discuss, showing you have considered more than one point of view. In the Henry IV plays, Sir John Falstaff is the companion of Prince Hal. He is a liar, a thief, a drunkard and a coward, but he has the gift of making light of everything. His easy-going good nature makes others willing to indulge his outrageous behavior, and he gets out of scrapes by using his quick wit and his ability to play on words. Falstaff cares nothing for authority and is cynical about martial ideals such as honor. He simply looks out for himself. Despite Falstaff's outlandish behavior, Prince Hal finds him a lovable and entertaining companion, and his other friends, such as Poins and Bardolph, are also fond of him. Indeed,...
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