Henry IV, Part One | Prince Henry of Wales (Character Analysis)
He is the son and heir of King Henry IV. Much of his time is spent away from his responsibilities at court, plotting pranks and robberies in the company of "rude society" at the Boar's Head Tavern (III.ii.14). Prince Hal is described by his rival, Hotspur, as "the nimble-footed madcap Prince of Wales, / … that daff'd the world aside / And bid it pass" (IV.i.95-97). His father accuses him of having "inordinate and low desires" unsuitable for a future king (III.ii.12). Sir John Falstaff calls him "sweet wag" and looks forward to the day when Hal will rule England (I.ii.23).
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