In King Henry IV Hal and Falstaff both do bad things such as drinking and stealing, but despite knowing their actions are wrong, they continue the same behavior. Hal believes that although he is behaving wrongly, it will only make him appear more honorable when he becomes king. It's kind of like a tale of rags to riches. Everyone likes someone who can overcome an obstacle and go on to do great things. Hal doesn't seem to care that his obstacle is self imposed.
Falstaff on the other hand, knows what he is doing wrong, but does not care at all about it. Throughout the entire book, he says he will change but he never does. Falstaff does not have a problem with his poor behavior, he simply thinks he is living life to the fullest and having a good time.
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