He probably borrowed the the plot from an earlier play.
The Royal Shakespeare Company is based in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England.
Stratford-upon-AvonWarwickshireEngland.
Laertes is a foil to Hamlet. Unlike Hamlet he does not reflect upon the task at hand, which is avenging his father's murder. He does not think about whether it is morally correct to conspire with the king, Claudius, to kill Hamlet for revenge. Fortenbras could also be considered a foil to Hamlet because he is just the opposite of Hamlet when it comes to decisions and following them through. B.Gene apex ;)
He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.
There is no reason to believe so. The story of Hamlet was well-known long before Shakespeare heard about it, and some of the lines of his character were already drawn. Whether he was inspired to change aspects of that character by someone he knew is anyone's guess.
No, he was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, also in England.
It is based upon the income of the mother and father of the child.
Stratford upon Avon is about 100 miles from Central London.
Stratford upon Avon is, as the name says, on the river Avon.
In 'Hamlet,' there are important political issues to be considered. First of all, it's important to know who the factions are supporting. For example, Laertes can be looked upon as a smooth political insider, who knows how quickly fate can change at court, and is ready to stand behind whoever he believes is strongest in a power battle. Claudius has made a bold move, and knows that Hamlet is obligated to retaliate, therefore, he uses Hamlet's friends, to spy on him. Hamlet's failure to act shows that he would not make as powerful a king as Claudius. Hamlet's selection of Fortinbras as his successor indicates he believes him to be a better leader than he, for immediately taking action upon his father's murder.
William's 3 kids grew up in Stromford- upon- avon.