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'''The First Part of King Henry IV''' is a play written by [[William Shakespeare]] about a time of rebellion during the reign of King Henry IV of England.  It also gives Shakespeare a time to develop two characters of note: Henry Percy (surnamed Hotspur) and Sir John Falstaff.  Hotspur is one of the rebels.  He is rash, and loves war more than peace.  In the end he dies a fatal death at the hands of Henry IV's son, Prince Hal.  Sir John Falstaff is a comical figure, who is a close friend of the Prince.  However humerous, he wastes his time in taverns drinking sack.  At the end he also fights in the climatic battle, but fakes death to save his life.

'''The First Part of King Henry IV''' is a play written by [[William Shakespeare]] about a time of rebellion during the reign of King Henry IV of England.  It also gives Shakespeare a time to develop two characters of note: Henry Percy (surnamed Hotspur) and Sir John Falstaff.  Hotspur is one of the rebels.  He is rash, and loves war more than peace.  In the end he dies a fatal death at the hands of Henry IV's son, Prince Hal.  Sir John Falstaff is a comical figure, who is a close friend of the Prince.  However humorous, he wastes his time in taverns drinking sack.  At the end he also fights in the climatic battle, but fakes death to save his life.

==Synopsis==

==Synopsis==

The play opens after the funeral of the late-murdered King Richard II.  King Henry IV expresses his desire to go to Jerusalem in a crusade.  He will not, however, because of the recent threatening Scottish wars.  He also muses that one of his nobles, Northumberland, has a son called Hotspur, who has recently won a great victory.  He compares Hotspur with his own son, Prince Hal, and grieves over his son's foolishness.  We see Prince Hal, in the next scene, spending time at taverns with a fat old knight called Sir John Falstaff.  Falstaff is ultimately bad company for the prince, drinking too much as well as robbing.  However, when alone, Prince Hal says he will one day put off his company and look more lordly because of it.  Then we see King Henry demmand Hotspur's prisoners or his sure displeasure.  Hotspur is unhappy at the King's rejection of Edmund Mortimer (who was the heir to Richard II.)  He then plans with his uncle and father to start a rebellion to put Edmund Mortimer on the throne.   

The play opens after the funeral of the late-murdered King Richard II.  King Henry IV expresses his desire to go to Jerusalem in a crusade.  He will not, however, because of the recent threatening Scottish wars.  He also muses that one of his nobles, Northumberland, has a son called Hotspur, who has recently won a great victory.  He compares Hotspur with his own son, Prince Hal, and grieves over his son's foolishness.  We see Prince Hal, in the next scene, spending time at taverns with a fat old knight called Sir John Falstaff.  Falstaff is ultimately bad company for the prince, drinking too much as well as robbing.  However, when alone, Prince Hal says he will one day put off his company and look more lordly because of it.  Then we see King Henry demand Hotspur's prisoners or his sure displeasure.  Hotspur is unhappy at the King's rejection of Edmund Mortimer (who was the heir to Richard II.)  He then plans with his uncle and father to start a rebellion to put Edmund Mortimer on the throne.   

While Prince Hal spends his time in fun and games at taverns with Falstaff, Hotspur brings a rebellion to actuality.  He allies with Owen Glendower of Wales and Douglas of Scotland.  However,  he acts to fast and the rebellion is discovered.  The King calls for forces to march and quench the rebellion.  Prince Hal gets his foolish companions to enter into the army.  They march to Shrewsbury, where Hotspur tries to gather forces.  Only He, his uncle and the Earl of Douglas arrive in time for battle.  The King tries to send words of peace, but treachery is committed and the message is not delivered.  The battle begins.  Lords are killed on both sides.  Prince Henry does brave feats, even saving his father's life.  The end comes when he fights Hotspur in a sword-fight and kills him.  During the fight Falstaff fakes dead to save his life and then takes credit for killing Hotspur.  The play ends with the defeat of the rebellion.

While Prince Hal spends his time in fun and games at taverns with Falstaff, Hotspur brings a rebellion to actuality.  He allies with Owen Glendower of Wales and Douglas of Scotland.  However,  he acts to fast and the rebellion is discovered.  The King calls for forces to march and quench the rebellion.  Prince Hal gets his foolish companions to enter into the army.  They march to Shrewsbury, where Hotspur tries to gather forces.  Only He, his uncle and the Earl of Douglas arrive in time for battle.  The King tries to send words of peace, but treachery is committed and the message is not delivered.  The battle begins.  Lords are killed on both sides.  Prince Henry does brave feats, even saving his father's life.  The end comes when he fights Hotspur in a sword-fight and kills him.  During the fight Falstaff fakes dead to save his life and then takes credit for killing Hotspur.  The play ends with the defeat of the rebellion.

'''Prince John of Lancaster:''' The younger brother to Prince Henry.  He serves in court and is a brave nobleman.  He fights gallantly at the battle of Shrewsbury.   

'''Prince John of Lancaster:''' The younger brother to Prince Henry.  He serves in court and is a brave nobleman.  He fights gallantly at the battle of Shrewsbury.   

'''Earl of Westmoreland:''' One of King Henry's chiefest friends and relatives.  His unquenching loyalty is to the King.  He aids the King in all his councils.   

'''Earl of Westmoreland:''' One of King Henry's chiefest friends and relatives.  His quenchless loyalty is to the King.  He aids the King in all his councils.   

'''Sir Walter Blunt:''' A brave knight and nobleman.  He is a great ally to Henry, and respected by the rebellion.  He is killed by Douglas in the battle.   

'''Sir Walter Blunt:''' A brave knight and nobleman.  He is a great ally to Henry, and respected by the rebellion.  He is killed by Douglas in the battle.