Political Animal

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Victor L. Cahn. Political Animal

Political Animal

Introduction

Henry IV, Part 1

Henry IV, Part 1

Henry IV, Part 2

Henry V

Conclusion

Works Cited

About the Author

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To the memory of my mother,Evelyn Baum Cahn,and her brothers,Lester Baum Morton Baum

1. one versed in the art or science of government;

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(II, iv, 512–518)

Hal’s denial does not permit questioning, as if he wishes to reassure his comrades that he has not lost fondness for Falstaff. Moreover, the last line, though phrased like a request, becomes an ultimatum when uttered by someone of Hal’s stature, and therefore the Sheriff has no alternative but to curtail his mission. Hal has thus temporarily dispensed with role-playing, reverted to his political self, and again started to measure his words.

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