There are several important issues brought forth in Act III, Scene I, which Shakespeare must have felt significant enough to include in his historical play. First of all, the relationship between Hotspur and Glendower must be established. Although their first discussion begins with mutual respect and politeness, (“Sit, cousin Percy; good cousin Hotspur.”) it quickly turns to quarreling over nearly every issue they discuss. Whether it is Glendower’s belief that his birth had some …showed first 75 words of 1007 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1007 total…his wife in much the same manner as he did with Glendower. Even when she says something as simple as, “Not mine, in good sooth,” he cannot help but respond with a sarcastic, “Not yours, in good sooth! Heart! You swear like a comfit-maker’s wife.” Finally, when she refuses to sing for him he stalks off like a child, taking with him any sympathy he may have had from the women in the audience.