Henry IV

In Henry IV part I, fate was not an obvious force, but it did come up in respect to Hal's inevitable rise to the throne. From the very beginning of the story it was clear that Hal would be King at some point, when his father died or otherwise, and he would have to take action whether he was prepared or not. It was never a question of if he would become King, it was just when. He will get the throne over his younger brother, even though his "place in council thou hast rudely lost," and had become "so common-hackneyed in the eyes of men," that Henry IV feels it will be a total disaster for Hal to even act like a prince any more. It is this fate of Hal's that shapes his character and guides him from the pub crawler to the feared warrior that killed Hotspur. If the imminence of power wasn't being thrust upon him, Hal would feel no need to earn the respect of the people. Historically we know that Henry V (Hal), was one of the most beloved monarchs to ever occupy the English throne, so Hal's formation into manhood was inevitable, and plays a major part in how every part of the rebellion and court develop's.