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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 op....
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