Hotspur Character Analysis

Hotspur's character is so obsessed with the persuit of honor and glory that it blinds him from the real important aspects of his life. Many characters see Hotspur's role as a bold fighter and leader. His character is very one sided and shallow, and his stubborn nature and short temper send him on the path to destruction in William Shakespeare's Henry IV. <Tab/>Hotspur is an proficient leader and a daring …

…to his own ego. <Tab/>Hotspur had so much potential in the beginning. He was courageous and bold and King Henry wanted him as a son. But because of his egotism and single-mindedness, he had no room for change. Change is a necessary catalyst for improvement. Prince Hal changed from a nobody into a chivalrous warrior and used his beneficial traits to finally put an end to Hotspur's quest for glory.