False Kings in Henry IV
The first counterfeit king we encounter is Falstaff in Act II. iv. Falstaff and the Prince are talking about the message that a nobleman has arrived with telling Hal that the King says Hal must return to the royal palace by morning, because there is news of a rebellion led by Hotspur and others in the Percy clan. Falstaff believes that the King will be angry with Hal and so he suggests that the Prince rehearse exactly what he will say to his father. Falstaff assumes the role of King Henry and tells Hal off for his lack of morality and respect for his role as heir to the throne. He condemns Hal's band of troublemaking friends, except, of course, for that wonderful guy Falstaff. Falstaff would obviously make a dreadful king. He would waste the treasury money on food and wine and parties. A true King must be noble and honorable, and capable of putting his country before his own
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Some common words found in the essay are:
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Approximate Word count = 592
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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