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==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 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.   

The play opens after the funeral of the late-murdered King Richard II.  King Henry IV expresses his desire to go to Jerusalem on a crusade.  He will not, however, because of the recent 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 leave his friends and will appear more of a prince because of that.  Then we see King Henry demand Hotspur's prisoners or suffer the King's 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 taverns with Falstaff, Hotspur brings the rebellion to actuality.  He allies with Owen Glendower of Wales and Douglas of Scotland.  However,  he acts too fast and the rebellion is discovered.  The King calls for forces to march and quell the rebellion.  Prince Hal gets his companions to join 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 the battle.  The King tries to negotiate a peace, but treachery is committed and the message is not delivered.  The battle begins and many are killed on both sides.  Prince Henry fights bravely, even saving his father's life.  The end comes when he fights Hotspur in a sword-fight and kills him.  During the fight Falstaff acts as though he is dead to save his life and then tries to take the credit for killing Hotspur.  The play ends with the defeat of the rebellion.

==Characters==

==Characters==