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Essay Archive - Falstaff and King Henry: Similar Characters
Falstaff and King Henry: Similar Characters
Throughout the play Henry IV:Part I,there are many similarities
between characters. Two that seem particularly alike are Falstaff and King
Henry. Their common traits are demonstrated by Shakespeare in many subtle
and not-so-subtle ways. While Falstaff seems to be able to accept himself
for what he is, the King appears to be tied up in his image as a great
ruler, and thus will never admit to being anything less than great.
The characters of Falstaff and the King at first seem to be
diametrically opposed opposites in terms of personality, yet they shar....
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