King Henry

In Shakespeare's King Henry The 4th, there are many last minute decisions that change the character's life forever. For instance, Hal decides to spend all his time in bars, and ignores his duty as prince. This action may seem stupid at the time, however, his weakness only adds to his comeback as one of the greatest kings ever.

In addition, when Hal decides to avenge his father by killing Hotspur, his ultimate decision effects his father, and the entire kingdom (Hotspur wanted to usurp the throne.)

Although these decisions may not seem like typical everyday ones, they are still decisions that effect the charachters life in the long run, and in ways they might not suspect.