The conflict between Hal and his father validates the need to overcome struggles and hardship in order to become the people we are meant to be. Hal and his father push each other to their fullest potential, ultimately leading to greatness for them both.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
A Proving Prince
Prince Harry (not the one living today) from Henry IV Part 1 by William Shakespeare is under-appreciated by his father and the court. He is seen as a son who is not ready to take the throne, nor does he take his responsibilities seriously. He has to decide whether or not he wants to 'step up to the plate' or let Hotspur take his place.
The inner struggle that Prince Hal has throughout the play directly effects the relationship he has with his father. When Hal decides he will prove his father wrong, he chooses to overcome his father's perception of him, and ultimately his character prevails. During his soliloquy, Hal states he will "redeem time" and "throw off this loose character," revealing his plan to show his father the man he can be and the leader he can be. He chooses to overcome his father's opinion of him, no matter how hard it is.
The conflict between Hal and his father validates the need to overcome struggles and hardship in order to become the people we are meant to be. Hal and his father push each other to their fullest potential, ultimately leading to greatness for them both.
The conflict between Hal and his father validates the need to overcome struggles and hardship in order to become the people we are meant to be. Hal and his father push each other to their fullest potential, ultimately leading to greatness for them both.
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