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I don't think King Henry IV was jealous of Hotspur; In
those days when the English monarchy was in a delicate
position, to say the least. In the beginning when he mourns
over his son's wild disposition, I feel that this is only
a father concerned that his son is making some wrong decisions;
By the end of Henry IV pt I I think the king, although he
does have some reservations, realizes the kingdom won't be
destroyed by Hal's debaucheries. I also think the king knows
a person whose temper was as easily set off as Hotspur's
wouldn't make a good ruler, and he is grateful his son wasn't
Hotspur (after all, wouldn't Hotspur have been harder to
manage than Prince Hal?)
FOY: Hotspur in reality was closer to King Henry IV's age.Posted by Laurie Richards on April 18, 1997 at 08:37:35
In Reply to "Henry IV: Does the King see Prince Hal as punishment for overthrowing Richard II?" posted by Jeff Wescott on April 17, 1997 at 14:14:52
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