When war approaches, he decides to fight, thus demonstrating his nobility and coming of age. The show argues that it is responsibility that takes us out of our young and hot nature. Prince Hal goes so far as to call Falstaff "the strangest man" (Act 5, scene 4), after the war ends. Prince Hal changes and decides to follow his father. Shakespeare subscribes to the theory that no matter how much we protest, one day we will all become our own parents. Shakespeare describes relevant lessons throughout the play. The entertainment provided by the battle between the king and the rebels, combined with the comic relief of Falstaff and the coming-of-age story of Prince Hal, makes for a very entertaining work. Honesty sticks to the images and messages provided by the characters. I would absolutely recommend this story, because it is not only provocative, but also fun to read. Shakespeare's complex plot and simple lessons make Henry IV, Part 1 a compelling masterpiece. Go