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Falstaff: Friend or Father Figure?
When studying the characters of Shakespeare's Henry IV, one can not help but observe Falstaff. Falstaff is considered by many to be one of the greatest comic inventions ever. Critics have called Falstaff everything ranging from a buffoon to "an instance of the predominance of intellectual power ....
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.... At the beginning of the play, the audience witnesses Hal's constant indulgence in drink and pranks. But, as the play progresses the audience begins to realize that behind the drunken escapades of Hal and his friends, lies a "man" who is both intellectual and honorable - traits that embody a successful King. Although it is not specifically stated, Hal benefits greatly from his experiences with thieves and rogues. From his companions he sees the commoner's approach to everyday life. He not only experiences the life of nobility, but he also tastes the exci ....
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