First of all, Hal distinguishes his plan at the beginning and tries to make everyone understand that he is a corrupt person who does not deserve to become a prince. After that, he will rise like the sun and become a better prince who can be trusted. Hal asks the king for permission to have a second chance: “Your Majesty's good thoughts depart from me. / I will redeem all this on Percy's head, / And, at the end of a glorious day, / Have the audacity to tell you that I am your son” (3.2.136-139). Indeed, the king is slightly unsure of his decision since Hal is not the best example of an honorable prince. However, Hal knows that if he is given a second chance, he will be able to emerge from the darkness and corruption of the tavern while still pleasing his father. Of course, he will also enjoy the high reputation of a prince. Then Hal decides to ignore Falstaff after killing Hotspur, which seems cruel but was necessary if Hal is fit to stand trial. If Falstaff were to stay with Hal at court, he would continually remember the misery he had to go through before becoming a prince. Hal made his decision to ignore Falstaff by saying, "He's the strangest man, Brother John." — / Come, nobly bring your baggage on your back. / For my part, if a lie can give you grace, / I will gild it with the happiest terms I have” (5.4.159-162). To illustrate, Prince Hal is tired of being