Prince Hal
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Prince Hal is the standard term used in literary criticism to refer to Shakespeare's portrayal of the young Henry V of England as a prince before his accession to the throne, taken from the diminutive form of his name used in the plays almost exclusively by Falstaff. Henry is called "Prince Hal" in critical commentary on his character in Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2, though also sometimes in Henry V when discussed in the context of the wider Henriad.
Henry Plantagenet | |
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Henriad character | |
First appearance | Henry IV, Part 1 |
Last appearance | Henry V |
Created by | William Shakespeare |
In-universe information | |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | heir to the throne of England |
Religion | Christian |
Nationality | English |
Hal is portrayed as a wayward youth who enjoys the society of petty criminals and wastrels, a depiction which draws on exaggerations of the historical Prince Henry's supposed youthful behaviour. The question of whether Hal's character is cynical or sincere has been widely discussed by critics.