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.
Both the uncle's attitude towards Fortinbras and Claudius's attitude towards Hamlet reflect a blend of manipulation and contempt. The uncle dismisses Fortinbras's ambitions, viewing him as a threat to be controlled, similar to how Claudius perceives Hamlet's potential as a rival to his throne. Both characters use political maneuvering to maintain their power, underestimating the resolve and capabilities of their respective nephews. Ultimately, this leads to a fatal underestimation of their opponents' determination and ambition.
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.
No, Fortinbras does as declared by Hamlet and Fortinbras. Fortinbras is on his way back from Poland and is expecting to see the king and say that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern were executed, but instead he sees everyone dead and says it is his right to be king. Fortinbras then orders a funeral for Hamlet.
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Not exactly. Fortinbras is transporting his army to Poland. Hamlet enters as they pass and questions one of the soldiers in the army as to what is going on. But he doesn't actually talk to Fortinbras himself. Fortinbras leaves the stage as Hamlet comes on.
Hamlet sees Fortinbras and concludes that he is a worthy prince.
Fortinbras had it coming because his name was gay
Both the uncle's attitude towards Fortinbras and Claudius's attitude towards Hamlet reflect a blend of manipulation and contempt. The uncle dismisses Fortinbras's ambitions, viewing him as a threat to be controlled, similar to how Claudius perceives Hamlet's potential as a rival to his throne. Both characters use political maneuvering to maintain their power, underestimating the resolve and capabilities of their respective nephews. Ultimately, this leads to a fatal underestimation of their opponents' determination and ambition.
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.
Fortinbras takes over after the death of Hamlet, (and Claudius,) so in that sense Fortinbras was.
No, Fortinbras does as declared by Hamlet and Fortinbras. Fortinbras is on his way back from Poland and is expecting to see the king and say that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern were executed, but instead he sees everyone dead and says it is his right to be king. Fortinbras then orders a funeral for Hamlet.
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Not exactly. Fortinbras is transporting his army to Poland. Hamlet enters as they pass and questions one of the soldiers in the army as to what is going on. But he doesn't actually talk to Fortinbras himself. Fortinbras leaves the stage as Hamlet comes on.
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Hamlet and Fortinbras do not actually meet. Fortinbras has no grounds for saying that Hamlet might have been a "goodly king". Hamlet does encounter Fortinbras's army in Act 4 Scene 4 and, in some versions of the play at least, goes off on a soliloquy in which he wonders if he is a coward, and yet again vows to complete his revenge.
In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Fortinbras represents a decisive and action-oriented foil to Hamlet's indecision and introspection. While Hamlet grapples with existential questions and moral dilemmas, Fortinbras is characterized by his willingness to pursue his goals with determination and clarity. The Hamlet that Fortinbras describes, one who is resolved and proactive, contrasts sharply with the Hamlet we've known, who often delays action and is consumed by his internal struggles. This juxtaposition highlights Hamlet's tragic flaws and the potential for leadership that remains unfulfilled in his character.
As the King in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Fortinbras's first political action is to appoint people who will work under him.