... the early years of their life. Using this definition of "father," when looking at Prince Hal in Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part One," the case can be made that Prince Hal is mentored, influenced and guided by two father figures; King Henry IV, and Falstaff. In the beginning of the play the reader ... as one of disappointment, frustration and letdown. However, one can look at Henry's expectations as hypocritical because Henry usurped the throne from Richard and did not obtain his throne by being princely, selfless or honorable. This puts into perspective why there is a divide between fathe...

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