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Comparing Prince Hal And Hotspur In The Poem Henry IV Part One

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In the Poem Henry IV Part 1, Prince Hal and Hotspur was similar and different in many ways. They are both honorable people in their own way. However, King Henry thinks that Hotspur is best fitted as the man of honor because he successful in battle, fearless, and spend his time with royalty. In the poem, King Henry states Hotspur is “the theme of honor tongue” (1.1.80). King Henry mentions in the poem how he would rather have an honorable man as a son instead of someone who he believes is dishonorable. King Henry states “Whilst I by looking on the praise of him see riot and dishonor stain the brow of my young harry” (1.1. 83 – 85). Later, Hal spends all of his time hanging around highwaymen, robbers, and whores, however he knew it was not the
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