From tavern rowdy to future monarch! "Henry IV, Part 1" traces Prince Hal's wild youth amidst the charismatic Falstaff, set against a backdrop of rebellion and the burdens of kingship. We explore honor, responsibility, and the surprising education that shapes a true leader.
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