In Henry IV Part One Hal achieves great honour, and proves himself truly ready to be King. However, he has only achieved this at the expense of others. In the play we find out
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... HENRY IV In Henry IV Part One Hal achieves great honour, and proves himself truly ready to be King. However, he has only achieved this at the expense of others. In the play we find out how he has gone from 'Eastcheap rogue' to 'battlefield warrior.' In the beginning, Hal and his obese friend Falstaff, are two rednecks that act like children. They get drunk and like to party, having no seriousness in their lives. Hal abuses his power as Prince by paying all of Falstaff's Bills. He has behaved in immature and ruthless way, has gained no respect from the public and likes to joke about being king. The king has serious fears and doubts that Hal is ill fit to take over from him as being king. He wishes Hal was more like Hotspur, a great leader and also very brave. Hal's father influences him to be more like himself














