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There is a reference to tributes paid to the Danes in the text, so that would most likely place it in the period of the Danelaw (886-954).

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When and where does Hamlet take place?

Hamlet takes place in the 17th century in the 800's and the area is inside the castle in Elsinore, Denmark.


In the play Hamlet who are gertrude and Claudius?

Hamlet was the main character; he was the son of Gertrude(the queen) and she married Claudius(the king) who killed Hamlets father so he could take the throne instead of Hamlet.Ophelia is Polonius's daughter; Polonius is Claudius's best friend and Hamlet and Ophelia are engaged. Polonius has a son named Laertes who was Hamlet's nemesis.


What lessons to be learned from prince Hamlet what strengths did prince Hamlet have what weaknesses did prince Hamlet have?

These are subjective matters. However, to answer your first question, it is agreed upon by many scholars that Hamlet's primary struggle in the play is with hubris, not failure to take action as many readers had once postulated. This struggle first rears its head in Act 3 Scene 3, where Hamlet decides that he will not kill Claudius at that moment so as to prevent him from going to heaven. This struggle ends with Hamlet's conversation with Horatio previous to his fatal fencing match with Laertes, where he states that "If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all. " Signifying his acceptance of God's will. It is this very decision (to fence Laertes) that brings about divine justice of all players and restores order in Denmark. The lesson, therefore, is the acceptance of God's will. Hamlet's strength was his intelligence and his passion. Ironically his weakness is shown to be the same.


What city does the number the stars take place in?

Copenhagen, Denmark


Where is fortinbras from?

Fortinbras is the son of the former king of Norway. His father died at the hand of Hamlet Sr (Hamlet's father). His uncle took the throne, however it is said that he is on his death bed. Fortinbras is said to be mounting an army throughout the play in order to take back the land his father lost to Denmark. At the end of the play, just before Hamlet dies he announces Fortinbras to be the new king of Denmark.

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When and where does Hamlet take place?

Hamlet takes place in the 17th century in the 800's and the area is inside the castle in Elsinore, Denmark.


Hamlet is Shakespeare's take on?

Hamlet is Shakespeare's take on the story of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, originally told by Saxo Grammaticus, translated to French by Belleforest and believed to be the basis of an earlier play, probably by Thomas Kyd.


Qho does Hamlet recommend to the throne?

Hamlet nominates young Fortinbras to take the throne of Denmark.


In the play Hamlet who are gertrude and Claudius?

Hamlet was the main character; he was the son of Gertrude(the queen) and she married Claudius(the king) who killed Hamlets father so he could take the throne instead of Hamlet.Ophelia is Polonius's daughter; Polonius is Claudius's best friend and Hamlet and Ophelia are engaged. Polonius has a son named Laertes who was Hamlet's nemesis.


Does Number the Stars take place in Denmark?

Yes, Number the Stars takes place in Denmark's capital, Copenhagen.


What lessons to be learned from prince Hamlet what strengths did prince Hamlet have what weaknesses did prince Hamlet have?

These are subjective matters. However, to answer your first question, it is agreed upon by many scholars that Hamlet's primary struggle in the play is with hubris, not failure to take action as many readers had once postulated. This struggle first rears its head in Act 3 Scene 3, where Hamlet decides that he will not kill Claudius at that moment so as to prevent him from going to heaven. This struggle ends with Hamlet's conversation with Horatio previous to his fatal fencing match with Laertes, where he states that "If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all. " Signifying his acceptance of God's will. It is this very decision (to fence Laertes) that brings about divine justice of all players and restores order in Denmark. The lesson, therefore, is the acceptance of God's will. Hamlet's strength was his intelligence and his passion. Ironically his weakness is shown to be the same.


In what two countries does Beowulf take place?

It takes place in Geat land, now southern Sweden, and it takes place in the Denmark.


Where does the setting take place in the book skeleton man?

Denmark


What city does the number the stars take place in?

Copenhagen, Denmark


Where is fortinbras from?

Fortinbras is the son of the former king of Norway. His father died at the hand of Hamlet Sr (Hamlet's father). His uncle took the throne, however it is said that he is on his death bed. Fortinbras is said to be mounting an army throughout the play in order to take back the land his father lost to Denmark. At the end of the play, just before Hamlet dies he announces Fortinbras to be the new king of Denmark.


What city does the book Number of Stars take place in?

Copenhagen, Denmark


Why does the king send Hamlet to England?

Claudius is concerned that Hamlet knows the truth about how he killed King Hamlet and has been watching Hamlet since he killed the king. When Hamlet kills Polonius he sees how unstable Hamlet is and that he can not take the chance and let Hamlet stay, which would risk his own safety. Claudius sends Hamlet to England so that on the way he can have him killed and he would no longer have to worry about the problem that is Hamlet.