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The replies below give Hal's motivations. An alternate question is what S's motivations are. He seems to be positing the necessity of a multi-level education. Hal's father can teach kingship and responsibility, but he's cold and distant. Hotspur can teach nobility, but only by distant example. To become the hero-king S plans, Hal must also develop his human side, through friendship, loyalty and even mild irresponsibility.Posted by Hamlet on April 25, 1997 at 11:28:16
In Reply to "Henry IV Part 1: Why does Hal hangout with Falstaff?" posted by Raynelle on April 24, 1997 at 17:37:30
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