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In Henry IV Part 1, Shakespeare truly embodies the conflicts of friendships, which he does so in the relationship of Hal and Falstaff. Henry IV Part 1 by Shakespeare is a story about the king of England at the time, Henry IV, but mainly focuses on his son Hal, and his relationships all of his friends, but Falstaff in particular. Hal and Falstaff have a complex friendship, because it is hard to decipher if there is true loyalty, emotion, and lovingness between the two, but Falstaff seems to be truly invested and on the other hand Hal looks like he is in this relationship just for his own comedic benefit.

Hal shows Falstaff little love throughout the play even when he thinks Falstaff is dead. During Act 1 Scene 2, when Falstaff wakes up in the bar asking Hal the time of day, instead of …show more content…
Banish plump Jack, and banish all the world." (101), Falstaff is sneaking in how he wishes that Hal felt about him, having plump Jack as the only friend not to be banished, or in simpler terms for him to be Hal's best friend. In preparation for war Hal had to make decisions about their plans of battle, so Hal said to Falstaff, "I have procured thee, Jack, a charge of foot." (151), Hal made Falstaff a commander of infantry because he knows that Falstaff is a loyal person, who is especially loyal to him. Before the battle starts Falstaff has a request of Hal asking, "Hal if you see me down there in battle and bestride me, so; 'tis a point of friendship."(195), Falstaff just wants to spend time with Hal even if there is a chance of him dying during this event. Falstaff treats Hal with loyalty, love, and kindness no matter what Hal has done to him or will do to him, Falstaff is a great and exemplary role model of a true

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