Male Honor, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Honor is something that is very much illustrated in the play of Henry IV. Analyzing honor in a play such as The First Part of Henry IV can be interesting, yet challenging. Honor is depicted in a variety of ways. To have honor is described by holding such qualities as being loyal, brave, and honest. Shakespeare seemed to prefer someone who had honor in his or her lives. I believe Shakespeare showed this because he …

…certain catorgies by their actions. The Hotspur and Mortimer had honor. Hotspur had a little too much honor possibly, and Mortimer was just doing what he knew to be right. On the other hand the prince was showing his lack of honor by using his scheme to better himself. Honor is something that highlights the play The First Part of Henry IV. Justifying honor is something that is left up to the reader. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**