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  • Falstaff From Henry IV Parts
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    Romanticism, as stated in the American Heritage Electronic Dictionary is, "An artistic and intellectual movement originating in Europe in the late 18th century and characterized by a heightened interest in nature, emphasis on the individual's expression of emotion and imagination, departure from the attitudes and forms of classicism, and rebellion against established social rules and conventions". Falstaff is the ideal romantic character. In an article written by Harry T. Baker titled, "The Two ...
  • Relationship Between Falstaff And Prince Hal
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    Sir John Falstaff's Influence on Prince Hal in I Henry IV In Shakespearean histories, there is always one individual who influences the major character and considerably advances the plot. In I Henry IV by William Shakespeare, Falstaff is such a character. Sir John Falstaff is perhaps the most complex comic character ever invented. He carries a dignified presence in the mind's eye; and in him, we recognize our internal admiration and jealousy of the rebellious dual personality that we all secretl...
  • Dramatic Character Of Falstaff
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    Falstaff: Lion or Loon In Maurice Morgans The Dramatic Character of Falstaff, he gives us a critical interpretation of the Shakespearian character, Sir John Falstaff, looking at him from every point of view but a Layman's one. He summarizes Falstaff incompletely, including quotes from Henry IV, Part Two and not as much from Henry IV, Part One, which gives more information about Old Johns character (in the first scene with Falstaffs character) from the beginning, but rather stays focused on what ...
  • Falstaff And The Prince
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    Nicholas Sine English Honors Period Four January 15, 1997 Sir John Falstaff Humans are addicted to judging others on their first impression. Humans will never read into the book, they just look at the cover. Many people, both fictional and nonfictional can not be judged until you study them. Someone who first appears to be only comic relief, could end up to be a very important character. Sir John Falstaff is but one of these people. Falstaff's righteousness hides under his vocalization. John Fal...
  • Falstaffs
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    Falstaffs main characteristic is being a staunch prankster, a Lord of Misrule (Sewell). Up to certain point Falstaff is merely an object of pure entertainment. His character is present chiefly for the humor that arises by showcasing his ludicrous traits. The contrast between his reputation and his real character, seen most absurdly when, at the mere mention of his name, a rebel surrenders to him, for Sir John was the unofficial but universally recognized leader of a group of petty thieves. But w...

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