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Does Claudius believes Hamlet is acting strangely because of the possible war with Norway?

He never says so, although it is certainly one possibility. Claudius is very cautious about diagnosing Hamlet's behaviour problem, unlike Polonius. Probably Claudius is worried that Hamlet may suspect the truth about the murder.


What is 'strategic Hamlet'?

During the Vietnam war it was often a village (hamlet) with strategic importance.


2 the final sentence in Hamlet 'the rest is silence'is relevant because?

The little boy in Vietnam lived in a hamlet till war and moved away.


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?


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.

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Does Claudius believes Hamlet is acting strangely because of the possible war with Norway?

He never says so, although it is certainly one possibility. Claudius is very cautious about diagnosing Hamlet's behaviour problem, unlike Polonius. Probably Claudius is worried that Hamlet may suspect the truth about the murder.


Which country is Macbeth in battle against in act 1 scene 2?

During the play Claudius mentions numerous times that Norway would likely attack Denmark. Before the play, Denmark had taken much land from Norway and Hamlet Sr (Hamlet's father) killed the Norwegian King (Fortinbras' father). Technically though, Norway never attacks Denmark, but the two can be considered to be on the brinks of war. It should be noted Norway does attack and take land from Poland during the play.


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.


In Star Wars Episode III Anakin returns to what news from Padme?

Upon returning home from the war front, Anakin is greeted with the news from Padmé that she is pregnant.


What is 'strategic Hamlet'?

During the Vietnam war it was often a village (hamlet) with strategic importance.


What year did napoleon win the war agents Norway?

I don't think the was any "war agents" in Norway.


On which side did norway fight during world war 2?

Norway was occupied by German troops early in the war.


How were Norway's citezens treated during the war?

which war?


Was Norway a member of the axis allience or the allies allience?

During World War 1, Norway was a neautral country. During World War 2, Norway was a part of the Allies.


A soldier who returns home from war?

War veteran


A soldier who returns home from the war?

War veteran


Is Norway a occupied state in the war?

It was in World War 2.