In Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part One honour is seen throughout the entire play. It is seen in Prince Henry, nicknamed Hal. In his soliloquy he tells the readers that he will change his ignoble ways to be more like a true Prince. Honour can also be seen in Hotspur; he is willing to do anything for it even at the cost of his own life. Falstaff views honour as just another word and those who strive for it just their time. Honour can cause death and drastic change in a person but to some it has no meaning to effect. Honour is a virtue coveted by all men, they are willing to die for it, change themselves to attain it but again to some its nothing but a word.
             Hal in the beginning of the play can be described as an irresponsible, an ignoble and a discreditable Prince.King Henry wishes that his son were Hotspur instead of Hal, Hotspur being very courageous, trustworthy, honourable and yearns for battle.
             "A son who is the theme of Honour's tongue,
             Amongst a grove the very straightest plan,
             Who is sweet fortune's minion and her pride;
             Whilst I, by looking on the praise of him,
             See riot and dishonour stain the brow
             Of my young Harry. O,that it could be proved
             that some night-tripping fairy had exchanged
             in cradles clothes our children where they lay,
             And called min " Percy", his "Plantagenet"!
             Then would I have his Harry and his mine."
             While Hal is wastes his time with vulgar company with the likes of Falstaff, Poins and others at the Eastcheap Tavern. In this soliloquy,
             "I know you all, and will awhile uphold
             The unyoked humor of your idleness.
             Yet herin will I imitate the sun,
             Who doth permit the base contagious clouds
             To smother yp this beauty from the world,
             That, when he please again to be himself,..."
             he tells informs the audience that he will go under a metamorphosis. He exposes his plan to us, he reveals that he will help Poins rob Falstaff and f
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