A wicked temper may win you acclaim on the battlefield, but it’s also likely to ruffle some feathers. Young Harry Percy, aka Hotspur, has his own faults though. It particularly doesn’t help that the King acknowledges the Percy’s have”A son who is the theme of Honor’s tongue, / Amongst a grove the very straightest plant, / Who is sweet Fortune’s minion and her pride / Whilst I, by looking on the praise of him, / See riot and dishonor stain the brow / Of my young Harry.” You see, they helped him get where he is-what has he done for them lately?Ĭhief among those circling the crown is the Percy family, who feels they deserve something in exchange for their help is getting Henry the crown that once belonged to Richard II. …except it seems all of the king’s friends are looking for a little payback. If nothing else, being king gives you the opportunity to see who will be there “when the rubber hits the road…” Tracy Lawrence, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Brad Arnold If only King Henry IV could have heard this classic song about the passage of time and the importance of connecting when you have the chance, he might have had a stronger relationship with Hal.īut surely, the cost is worth it…right? Isn’t it “good to be king and have your own way”? Well, for one thing, being king does not leave a great deal of room for paternal bonding. Let’s take a closer look at why King Henry IV might be dealing with some stress… Costume rendering for King Henry IV by Kathleen Geldard. You see, Hal is destined to be an actual king-and the current one (his father) is none too pleased with Hal’s behavior.
The spirit of Eastcheap is that one can be “kings and queens in our own mind” ( Kings & Queens, Mat Kearney), but there’s a catch. For him, we’ve chosen a trio of drinking songs to imbibe. Folger Shakespeare Library.Hal’s best pal is “sweet Jack Falstaff, kind Jack Falstaff, true Jack Falstaff, valiant Jack Falstaff, and therefore more valiant being as he is old Jack Falstaff,” a jolly, fat knight with a taste for sack and tall tales. Throw caution to the wind and raise a glass to these songs about good times and bad reps.įalstaff in the Boar’s Head Tavern. And why not? The vibe is carefree, with responsibility largely left at the door in favor of indulgent living. When we first see Hal, he is carousing at the Boar’s Head Tavern, a local watering spot for the denizens of Eastcheap. Get in the spirit(s) with our playlist of songs meant to introduce you to the characters and guide you through the world of 1 Henry IV. Folger Theatre is getting ready to begin its season with 1 Henry IV. Part epic history, part raucous comedy, and part poignant coming-of-age tale, Shakespeare’s exploration of one prince’s path from tavern to battlefield is filled with larger-than-life characters.
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