Read the excerpt from King Henry IV Part II.
PRINCE HENRY: Faith, it does me; though it discolours the
(5) complexion of my greatness to acknowledge it. Doth
it not show vilely in me to desire small beer?
POINS: Why, a prince should not be so loosely studied
as to remember so weak a composition.
PRINCE HENRY: Belike then my appetite was not princely got; for,
(10) by my troth, I do now remember the poor creature,
small beer. But, indeed, these humble
considerations make me out of love with my
greatness.
Which statement best expresses Prince Henry's conflicting motivations about his life?
A.
Prince Henry is motivated to enjoy himself, but also to live up to the expectations of a prince.
B.
Prince Henry is motivated to share his wealth, but also to hoard it for himself.
C.
Prince Henry is motivated to dislike Poins because he is a commoner, but also to accept his friendship.
D.
Prince Henry is motivated to be proud, but also to be humble.
