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Do Hamlet and Fortinbras meet in IV iv?
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.
At the end of Hamlet does Horatio become king?
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.
Why does fortinbras gain the kingdom of denmark at the end of the play?
Fortinbras is heir to the throne of Norway. He is a parallel character to Hamlet. He wants to recover the lands that King Hamlet, Prince Hamlet's father, won away from Norway in combat on the day that Prince Hamlet was born. He asks for free passage across Denmark to attack Poland, but that may be a ruse to get his troops on Danish land to force his claim. [This is what has Claudius worried enough to add extra sentries at the start of the play.] At the end of the play, with all of the corpses littering the floor, Fortinbras assumes the throne of Denmark and orders the corpses to be carted away.
Where is Hamlet going when he meets the captain?
This is Act IV Scene 4 I imagine you are talking about, the scene in which Hamlet makes his "How all occasions do inform against me" speech. Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are on their way to catch the next boat to England when they cross paths with Fortinbras's army on its way to Poland.
What purpose does fortinbras send his captain to greet claudius?
"Go, captain, from me greet the Danish king. Tell him that by his licence Fortinbras Craves the conveyance of a promised march Over his kingdom." Act 4, Scene 4
What do Voltimand and Cornelius return to tell the king?
They say that the King of Norway has reined in Fortinbras, and that Fortinbras is not going to pursue his ambitions against Denmark any more. Instead, he wants to take the army he has sharked up in the skirts of Norway and attack Poland, and requests passage through Denmark to do so.
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.
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 is Fortinbras repeatedly discussed throughout the play Hamlet?
Fortinbras is an important Foild for Hamlet. Hamlet is very thoughtful and philosophical, and has a hard time acting. Right as he is about to act, he stops and ponders about it. Fortinbras however, does things without thinking. When he first attempted to Invade Denmark, he wasn't thinking about the relations the Danes had with the Norwegians. Hamlet looks up to Fortinbras in ways.
What results have come from Cornelius' and Voltemand's trip to Norway?
Fortinbras's uncle was not aware of Fortinabras plan to attack Denmark, but his uncle has stopped him from doing against Denmark. He then asks if his army can cross into Denmark on their way to battle in Poland.
What does hamlet learn about the norwegian soldiers when he questions the captain?
They are off to fight and possibly die in a totally pointless war against Poland.
Why does Norwegian army pass through Denmark in hamlet?
In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," the Norwegian army passes through Denmark to invade Poland, highlighting the political tensions in the region. This movement serves as a backdrop to the play, illustrating the broader conflicts and power struggles that parallel Hamlet’s personal turmoil. The presence of Fortinbras and his army also foreshadows themes of action and ambition, contrasting with Hamlet’s indecision. Ultimately, it emphasizes the idea of external conflicts mirroring the internal struggles of the characters.
