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    <title>Henry IV, Part One Group at eNotes</title>
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        <title><![CDATA[There are different world in this story "Henry IV, Part I", the world of...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There are different world in this story "Henry IV, Part I", the world of political affairs and the world of Eastcheap's taverns which Falstaff and his rowdy crew belong. Shakespere exploits these contrasts and differences by shifting back and forth from different worlds and events.
This method has many functions. It is to:
1) have a vairable tempo added to the story.
2) put it comfic relief so as to cool down the seriousness of the topic...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:40:36 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Translated to modern english to be "Discretion is the better part of...]]></title>
        <link>http://www.enotes.com/henry-4-part-1/q-and-a/what-meaning-falstaffs-motto-better-part-valor-91</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Translated to modern english to be "Discretion is the better part of valor", this phrase redeems himself from a cowardly act. He had once become a bragging and proud knight who had cheated by his despicable tactics by cheating death by pretending to be dead to deceive the enemies in order to escape Henry IV's clutches and be killed by him.
This sentence implies that "honour" and "valor" would get you nowhere and he tries to hide his...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:02:16 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The relationship between the both of them are very close. They trade...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The relationship between the both of them are very close. They trade barbs, showing their equality to each other. They are very unseperatable buddies as they always hang out with each other and enjoy spending time, but one thing that seperates the two of them: Hal is Falstaff's superior in ranks and positions and in moral courage from the very start of the story]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:49:53 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Grammardog Guide to Henry IV, Part I]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[What happens to Hal's and Falstaff's relationship, and why?]]></title>
        <link>http://www.enotes.com/henry-4-part-1/q-and-a/what-happens-hals-falstaffs-relationship-why-79945</link>
        <description><![CDATA[What happens to Hal's and Falstaff's relationship, and why?]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:51:20 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[King Henry IV is disappointed in his son and heir-apparent Prince Hal...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[King Henry IV is disappointed in his son and heir-apparent Prince Hal because Hal appears to be taking his responsibilities very lightly and is given to behavior that does not fit his royal role. Hal spends all his time with low companions, such as Falstaff, and even engages in criminal activity with them. King Henry cannot resist comparing the madcap behavior of his son with the valiant and "kinglike" deeds of Hotspur, for the purposes of the...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:52:30 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Explain King Henry's disappointment in his son and heir-apparent Prince...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Explain King Henry's disappointment in his son and heir-apparent Prince Hal.
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:17:27 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I think the reason might be to (1) lighten the mood of the subject dealt...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I think the reason might be to (1) lighten the mood of the subject dealt with, and (2) to better show the character of Prince Hal. The play questions the legitimacy of a ruler when his people are unhappy with him, which can be a sensitive subject. Adding humor allows it to be examined while giving a lighter mood to the whole piece. As for the second, Prince Hal is going to eventually become Kind Henry V, and showing his transformation in this...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 01:25:18 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Falstaff's motto is essentially a proverb: a word of wisdom that is...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Falstaff's motto is essentially a proverb: a word of wisdom that is meant to be used in everyday situations. For example, the proverb &quot;You draw more flies with honey than vinegar&quot; means that it is easier to win people over if you are kind instead of rude. In the same way, the phrase &quot;the better part of valor is discretion&quot; means that the best sort of courage--the kind that constitutes true bravery instead of...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 17:36:55 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Prince Hal is divided and complicated. He is the son of the king, but...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Prince Hal is divided and complicated. He is the son of the king, but spends much time away from court. He spends time with common men, and, in Falstaff and his friends, with men of no honor. He is thoughtful where Hotspur is brash, and, as a result of his explorations, understands the complex nature of his society better. By contrast, Henry Percy is &quot;the king of honor.&quot; He is bold, poetic, daring. His spirit is fierce and runs hot....]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:31:11 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Compare and contrast Prince Hal and Hotspur from Henry IV.]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Compare and contrast Prince Hal and Hotspur from Henry IV.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:22:57 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[In addition to quarrels of the aristocracy in this play, Shakespeare...]]></title>
        <link>http://www.enotes.com/henry-4-part-1/q-and-a/how-does-shakespeare-reflect-one-charcter-over-19387</link>
        <description><![CDATA[In addition to quarrels of the aristocracy in this play, Shakespeare offers a host of scruffy characters who belong to the common laborers and criminals crowd frequenting The Boar's Head Tavern.  Both worlds are more vivid for the contrast, and a dramatic tension is established between them.  For instance, Prince Hal belongs to both worlds.  He is surrounded by volatile characters like Hotspur (note the name) and his charming upper-class...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:18:21 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[This depends from whose perspective you are considering these...]]></title>
        <link>http://www.enotes.com/henry-4-part-1/group/discuss/more-admirable-character-2663#2</link>
        <description><![CDATA[This depends from whose perspective you are considering these characters. If one is sympathetic to the Earl of Northumberland, then his son, Hotspur, is the more admirable character because he is a warrior, quick to action. If, however, you sympathize with King Henry, then his son, Hal, is the more admirable for he is more thoughtful, and stately in his own actions and in his behaviour towards others.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:58:58 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[How does Shakespeare reflect one charcter over another with...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[How does Shakespeare reflect one charcter over another with Hotspur/Prince Henry,  the theives/rebels and the upper class/lower class?]]></description>
        <guid>http://www.enotes.com/henry-4-part-1/q-and-a/how-does-shakespeare-reflect-one-charcter-over-19387</guid>
        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:33:01 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[In act one scene one the exposition and the opening scene begins with...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[In act one scene one the exposition and the opening scene begins with king henry iv saying &quot;so shaken as we are so wan with care&quot;. this explains what had happen before the play began and possibly what is to happen.He talks of going on a crusade to the holy land jeruselem, and later on in the scene he immediately puts hotspur as his son hal the protogonist foil, and hotspur is believed to be the very personification of honour. there...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:57:45 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[i think the most important theme in the play is honour. honour is both a...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[i think the most important theme in the play is honour. honour is both a motif and a theme in the play. thequestion of prince harry's honour as compared to his foil hotspur. this honour follow through the play as we his honour later improve has he was only putting on a show, that is he gave a false impression before giving his real one which is shown when he defeated hotspur. hence a next dramatic imegery, appearance v.s reality is brought...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:38:37 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Shakespeare uses juxtaposition(placing the two plots for comparison),...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Shakespeare uses juxtaposition(placing the two plots for comparison), antithesis(contrast), and inversion (interchanging of position)to compare  Henry IV's court that is plagued by problems and the light-hearted silly shenanigans of the tavern that Sir John Falstaff leads.  He also condenses the true historical events time-line for dramatic purposes.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:41:45 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[What are the means by which Shakespeare uses the early scenes to alert...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[What are the means by which Shakespeare uses the early scenes to alert audience to significant issues in the book King Henry IV, Part 1?]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:50:07 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[What do you think is the most important theme in Henry IV that could...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[What do you think is the most important theme in Henry IV that could have relevance&nbsp;for us today? ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:02:43 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fallstaff and Hotspur seem like almost complete opposites at first...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Fallstaff and Hotspur seem like almost complete opposites at first glance.  Falstaff plays the role of the "dishonest" fat knight who entertains and is used as comic relief and distraction.  Hotspur, on the other hand, is a dramatic character who propels the plot with his actions.  However, upon closer look they have some similarities.  Hotspur and Falstaff are both described as too big.  Hotpsur in spirit, and Falstaff in girth.  Similarly,...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:01:20 PST</pubDate>
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