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Although, Fortinbras and Hamlet both lose their fathers under very similar circumstances, their reactions are very different. While Hamlet spends most of his time plotting revenge over the outrage of the murder of his father, Fortinbras goes proactive, raises an army and avenges his fatherâ??s death immediately.
Fortinbras does not seek revenge on Hamlet personally. After his father was defeated and killed in combat by Hamlet's deceased father, The Old King Hamlet took his land. Fortinbras wants to defeat Denmark in the name of his father.
Perhaps, in a manner of speaking. Fortinbras's father was killed by Hamlet Sr. who took all his lands. Fortinbras Jr. ends up with all of the lands of both. But he cannot avenge his father's death since Claudius has already bumped off the killer of Fortinbras Sr. In any case the death of the elder Fortinbras was in a fair fight and would be no cause for revenge.
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Who is uncle fortinbras in Hamlet?
Fortinbras uncle is the brother of Old Fortinbras (the father to the Fortinbras in the play), who was killed by Old Hamlet before the play begins. He, Fortinbras uncle, is the current ruler of Norway, and as such is often refered to as "Norway." In Shakespeare's text, all of the action involving this uncle happens off-stage, hence he is not a listed character.
What is the outcome of the fight between king Hamlet and Fortinbras?
King Hamlet won, and therefore won certain territories in Norway, which young Fortinbras resents.
Who lost their father in hamlet?
Hamlet was at school at Wittenberg, a famous college in Germany. Wittenberg is where the Protestant Reformation started, and that's probably the association we're supposed to make. He returned to Elsinore for the funeral.
Why are the soldiers uneasy in Hamlet Act 1 Scene 1?
Fortinbras son of Fortinbras has sharked up some soldiers in the skirts of Norway to invade Denmark with a view to taking back certain lands which Hamlet father of Hamlet had taken from him. Claudius the King of Denmark is on to him, however, and gets Fortinbras's uncle the king of Norway to stop the invasion. In the meantime, Denmark is ready for the invading army should it arrive.
Who does Hamlet leave the kingdom to in the end?
"Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder." Simple as that. He wants young Hamlet to kill the man who murdered him. Hamlet summarizes the request as "Remember me!" but it's clear that what is meant is a call to vengeance.
Did Hamlet kill the father of young fortinbras of Norway?
Fortinbras had it coming because his name was gay
Qho does Hamlet recommend to the throne?
Hamlet nominates young Fortinbras to take the throne of Denmark.
Who is uncle fortinbras in Hamlet?
Fortinbras uncle is the brother of Old Fortinbras (the father to the Fortinbras in the play), who was killed by Old Hamlet before the play begins. He, Fortinbras uncle, is the current ruler of Norway, and as such is often refered to as "Norway." In Shakespeare's text, all of the action involving this uncle happens off-stage, hence he is not a listed character.
What is the outcome of the fight between king Hamlet and Fortinbras?
King Hamlet won, and therefore won certain territories in Norway, which young Fortinbras resents.
Who lost their father in hamlet?
Hamlet was at school at Wittenberg, a famous college in Germany. Wittenberg is where the Protestant Reformation started, and that's probably the association we're supposed to make. He returned to Elsinore for the funeral.
What is claudius message to the king of Norway?
Claudius sends ambassadors to "Old Norway"to try to get him to calm young Fotinbras down. Fortinbras has sent Denmark a list of ultimatums, thinking they are weak from the death of Hamlet sr., or else he will wage war.
Why are the soldiers uneasy in Hamlet Act 1 Scene 1?
Fortinbras son of Fortinbras has sharked up some soldiers in the skirts of Norway to invade Denmark with a view to taking back certain lands which Hamlet father of Hamlet had taken from him. Claudius the King of Denmark is on to him, however, and gets Fortinbras's uncle the king of Norway to stop the invasion. In the meantime, Denmark is ready for the invading army should it arrive.
Who does Hamlet leave the kingdom to in the end?
"Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder." Simple as that. He wants young Hamlet to kill the man who murdered him. Hamlet summarizes the request as "Remember me!" but it's clear that what is meant is a call to vengeance.
What is the plot of Hamlet ?
Hamlet is about a young man (Hamlet) who is told by the ghost of his father that Hamlet's uncle and stepfather murdered him. Hamlet acts crazy while waiting for the right moment to kill his uncle, but his uncle is spying on him and guesses the truth. In the end the uncle's plot to kill Hamlet almost succeeds, but before he dies, Hamlet completes his revenge.
What are Fortinbras' goals?
Young Fortinbras had gathered a troop of lawless desperadoes to try and take back the land that his father lost.. can be found in Act 1 Scene 1 lines 99-111
Is fortinbras an aggressive young man true or false?
its true.
Does Hamlet meet young Fortinbras in act 4 scene 4?
I suspect Claudius does not take young Fortinbras as a serious threat to Denmark. At Act 2 Scene 2, news of Norway from Voltemand would appear to be "good news", yet this diplomatic importance to the King plays second fiddle to Hamlet's health. Claudius does not promptly respond to this message and would wait/hesitate (much like hamlet) without taking prompt action: "Wasting time", as a nervous Polonius would interject The message when looked at closer from Voltemand's speech, suggests that Old Norway had arrested his nephew, briefly, yet given him 3000 crowns to employ his army previously levied. This is basically taking money out of the left pocket and putting it in the right pocket. I suppose a better question would be, "Should Claudius fear young Fortinbras?" Claudius publicly states to the court that young Fortinbras holds an arrogant view of Denmark, crippled by a pyrrhic victory. Instead of answering this young man directly, Claudius turns his attention to Old Norway and sends "dilated articles" (detailed instructions) on how to handle young Norway. I do wonder if those 3000 crowns was of Claudius' money. The fortified garrison watch would suggest so, yet no offensive manoeuvrings are planned from Denmark. Diplomacy seems to be the best course of action for the treacherous King. Does Fortinbras intend to conquer Denmark? Or reclaim the land lost by his father in battle in Poland? Does he come to Elsinore directly from Norway's lands, or on his way back from Poland? Where are the soldiers levied?
