him. Most of the audience members would already be well acquainted with the story of Henry IV so it was especially important that the language be varied and colorful enough to keep the audience interested. In Act V, scene iv Hal is given lines that seem extraordinarily defiant but masking an internal struggle.
             Hotspur If I mistake not, thou art Harry Monmouth.
             Prince Thou speak'st as if I would deny my name.
             Prince Why, then I
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