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Henry IV Part 2
William Shakespeare
A direct sequel that follows the continuing rebellion against King Henry IV and the aging Falstaff's attempts to maintain his influence. As the King dies Hal must finally cast off his old companions to become the legendary Henry V. The play is more elegiac and melancholic than its predecessor focusing on the passage of time and the weight of responsibility.
Prince Hal, King Henry IV, Sir John Falstaff, Justice Shallow
First Performance: 1597, at Globe Theatre, London
A successful follow-up that deepened the relationship between Hal and the commoners he eventually leaves behind.
Original Actors: Unknown
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