Steeped in the middle of this metaphorical contest, Prince Hal experiences the contrasting philosophies of both Falstaff and King Henry, both of which are unable to rule successfully or honestly. Hal’s ability to amalgamate the mentalities of his two father figures ultimately proves perfect, as Hotspur’s failures elucidate true honour isn’t narrowed to the accolades he
Knighthood fit that bill very well. Knights were much respected. Legend has it that Lance grew up to be King Arthur’s greatest knight. How can that be true? How can an ugly little boy, who constantly doubts his worthiness to receive honor be a great knight?
Power is a privilege and should only be given to those who can handle it. The act of counterfeit can often hinder success. King Henry himself rose to the thrown with help from the Percy’s as he “stole all the courtesy from heaven” and broke Richard’s “divine right” to being King. Although he is successful in gaining power, because of its illegitimacy, Henry struggles to use his this effectively. As he suggests to Hal, he wants to be “like a comet” to be seen on a rare basis to be “wondered at” by his subjects.
/ And oftentimes, to win us to out harm, / The instruments of darkness tell us truths,/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray’s/ In deepest consequence” (I.iii.121). Macbeth ignores Banquo’s idea, and instead further investigates the concept that he may one day be King. He considers whether the crown will fall into his hands, or if he will have to complete a dark deep in order to obtain it. The witches successfully plant the destructive idea into Macbeth’s head. Macbeth has a huge character flaw.
Hotspur: Hero of King Henry IV, Part One Dave McLeod - ID#7660267 University of Manitoba ENG 1200 – Representative Literary Works November 28, 2011 Dave McLeod – ID#7660267 1 Phyllis Portnoy ENG 1200 November 28, 2011 Hotspur: Hero of King Henry IV, Part One As it appears in the play King Henry IV, Part One, heroism is conduct exhibited in order to achieve a high purpose or noble end. Hotspur has an incredible desire for honor, and this weakness eventually becomes his downfall as he is struck down by the sword of Prince Henry. Hotspur's desire for honor becomes one of the main themes of the play, and his drive to stop at nothing to achieve this honor, even death itself, spurs him on into danger. These characteristics make Hotspur an ideal model for what a hero represents in the play. The modern day hero is a person who comes out of nowhere to save a life or to save the day.
The story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is about a testing of Sir Arthur The Great’s court and the knight, Sir Gawain, who accepts the challenge on their behalf. The challenge is for one of the knights to prove his worthiness and defend the honor of the court, in order to succeed, a knight must “rise so boldly, so fierce, so wild/ and give a blow and take a blow” (286-287). Sir Gawain is the nephew of King Arthur and his head knight as he is
Aragon also known as Strider, is very mysterious, trustworthy and a leader who would be best to bear the ring to Mount Doom. In the novel, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Aragorn is the heir to the throne of Gondor but he is not ready to be a king just yet. He has to grow into a position as a king and his journey to Mount Doom proves this right and the growth of the kingdoms of man. He is one of the nine in the Fellowship who’s going to Mount Doom to destroy the one ring. When the Strider started talking to the Hobbits, they were sort of terrified or scared because they thought he might know about the ring.
Gollum: The Masked Corrupt Puppet of Greed In the novel The Lord of the Rings the Two Towers written by J.R.R Tolkien, the character of Gollum is driven by personal desire and lacks the ego to evaluate the morality or impact of his actions. He wears masks in order to hide his authentically evil nature and to blind others to his greed. Only fear, stemming from self preservation has the power to control his actions. The lenses of Psycho-analyses and existentialism are clearly present throughout his role in the novel. During Tolkien’s story the creature who’s known as Gollum who was once a normal jolly hobbit like Frodo and Sam but he has been corrupted by personal desire of the One Ring, and is having self conflict with his ID and EGO if he should re capture his “precious” Ring or not.
This allegiance derives the King's authority from his inheritance and the common knowledge that this is the way the political order in the country should be determined. Henry has substituted this for his own power and become king, not from any legitimate, traditional claim but simply because he has a military superiority over the legitimate king and the desire to get rid of Richard. The usurpation of Richard II leads to serious repercussions such as an uprising of Welsh supporters of the slain King against Henry IV. However, the play additionally investigates the theme of honor and the character development of Prince Hal. The following essay will detail how far "Henry IV Part One" is a play that explores the consequences and civil
Tammy Adams Marie Mahon ENG 450 21 September 2012 Play Expert Paper-Macbeth The Tragedy of Macbeth warns of lofty ambitions and ill-gotten gains. A highly respected general faced with a moral dilemma, goes against his previous strengths, and unearths his morbid weaknesses. The active decision to choose good over evil appears evident at the start of the play, yet the once brave general, loyal to the crown and his country seems driven by another force. A force stronger than Macbeth’s valor seems highly unlikely, but the tragic events escalate and Macbeth abuses his position and the trust his King places in him. The turn of events poses, the question of whom or what has coerced Macbeth to surrender his control?