HOTSPUR Vs HARRY At the beginning of the play it seems that the chief rebel, Hotspur, is in dispute with the King but as the play progresses we find that the main contest is between Hotspur and Hal, the King's son. At first thought, Hotspur seems to be the easy winner, for all Hal does is spend his time with his friends gallivanting around, stealing and drinking. Hotspur, on the other hand, has returned from …showed first 75 words of 1096 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1096 total…for single combat with Hotspur shows concern for his future subjects. When the two finally meet, we know who will be the victor for Hal becomes the great Henry V that wins at Agincourt. They speak briefly together and then commence their dual. As Hotspur lays on the ground at the point of death, Hal praises him and even lets Falstaff take credit for the victory. The rebels have lost the battle and are defeated.