Henry IV Part 1
William Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 is a historical depiction of King Henry IV's struggle to maintain his kingdom and win back a son that has forgotten all responsibility and stature with wasting time with the local commoners. His son, Prince Henry, has put off his future destiny as king but, as he explains in the opening scenes, he knows that he must put away this life to one-day answer the call as king. In this historical play, Shakespeare develops his characters and creates the fictional dialogue between these historical characters. However, Shakespeare does not leave out his usual twist and turns, side stories, and his underlying commentary on class struggle that brings to life a piece of history.
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