put duty and fairness above friendship. King Henry has been known as a wild

misfit, and someone who has no regard for the world around him, as it is shown

in Henry IV, Part I, and Henry IV, Part II. He is an irresponsible drunk and the people of England question his ability to control and reign the throne when hisfather dies.

He has a poor selection of friends, they all a drunks, thieves,dishonest

and cowardly. Henry's father, Henry IV, suggests that Hotspur, the son of his

enemy and rival to the throne, would be a better candidate for the throne than

Henry. Henry is appalled at this thought and now is out to kill Hotspur. He does so at the battle at Shewsbury, while saving his fathers life. Shakespeare doesthis as to set the tone for Henry's character and his ability to reign and be a good leader in Henry V.

Shakespeare continues this questing of Henrys ability in Henry IV,Part II. During this play, as well, Henry is still a rebellion and still is close with isdistasteful companions. Although Henry killed Hotspur and momentarily showedhis ability to lead and become a king, his father still doubts him. As his father nears death, Henry assures him

people are questing Henry's ability and responsibility to become a king. In Henry IV, Part II, Henry shows his advisors that he can be a good king and mend his drunken ways. When he is crowned king of England, Falstaff, his closest friend comes to him expecting King Henry to pardon him and welcome him. However, Shakespeare adds an element of suprise when Falsteff is welcomed by cruel and warning speech by the new king, warning Falstaff to stay away from him, and to mend his ways. Shakespeare has Henry be so cruel to his long loved

up , leadership burdens of leadership, or good qualities of a good leader, just

and unjust cause, and mercy and fairness. These all relate to Henry's choice to

At the time when Henry becomes king, Shakespeare gives hints that the

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