Henry IV, Part Two
Shakespeare completed his great portrait of political crisis and succession — Henry IV's uneasy crown, Hal's delayed maturity, and Falstaff's decline from lovable rogue to pathetic hanger-on.
“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”
Why It Matters
Shakespeare completed his great portrait of political crisis and succession — Henry IV's uneasy crown, Hal's delayed maturity, and Falstaff's decline from lovable rogue to pathetic hanger-on. The rejection of Falstaff at the end is one of the most debated moments in Shakespeare. The play is the necessary bridge between the comedy of Part One and the epic of Henry V.
The 
Take
Personal reviewThis one was pretty weak for me, and confusing what happened. That was hilarious that Shakespeare put epilogue in apologizing for it not being that good, I appreciated that. Uneasy lie the head that wears the crown is an all time line though
Notable Quotes
“I know thee not, old man. Fall to thy prayers.”
“We have heard the chimes at midnight, Master Shallow.”