Sir John Falstaff

Sir John Falstaff is a larger-than-life character who appears in three plays by William Shakespeare and is eulogised in a fourth. He is a fat, vain, and boastful knight who spends most of his time drinking at the Boar's Head Inn with petty criminals, living on stolen or borrowed money. Falstaff is a complex character who is both comic and tragic. He is a lovable rogue who is ultimately redeemed by his friendship with Prince Hal. Falstaff has been portrayed in many different media, including operas, films, and television shows. He is a popular character who has captured the imagination of audiences for centuries.