Mr. Henry A. Clapp '60 gave the first of his series of lectures on Shakespeare last evening on the first part of "King Henry IV." He outlined the main scheme of the plot and discussed very fully the characters of Henry IV, and his son, and, with special care, that of Falstaff.
Shakespeare's attitude toward Falstaff was emphasized. It has been said by critics and others that Shakespeare loved a rogue, but this is not true, since his moral attitude toward Falstaff was one of disapproval. He represents Falstaff as he was and gives him credit for his wonderfully brilliant wit and sense of humor, but he also shows him as unprincipled, selfish, egotistical and vulgar, and, in the end, the prince sees through Falstaff's frivolity and sham, recognizes his utter worthlessness and condemns him as unfit for the society of true men.
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