Which character in 'Henry IV, Part 1' represents the 'Miles Gloriosus' or braggart soldier archetype?
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Correct answer: Sir John Falstaff
Falstaff's exaggerated accounts of his bravery, such as the 'men in buckram' story, align him with the classical braggart soldier tradition. However, Shakespeare adds complexity through Falstaff's wit and rejection of 'honor.'
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