May 17, 2008
Act I
1. Explain how the alternating scenes at the King’s palace in London, the Prince’s lodging at the inn, and the council chamber at Windsor castle establish the main plot and subplot of the play.
2. Describe Falstaff in terms of his physical traits and his personality.
Act II
1. Explain the comic effects of Falstaff’s verbal and physical humor.
2. Analyze the purpose of the “play extempore” in terms of what prompted it to occur, what it reveals about the relationship between Hal and Falstaff, and what serious implications it contains.
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