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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.
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Who is army does hamlet meet on his way to England?
The Norwegian army rides to fight the Poles
When was Norwegian Army created?
Norwegian Army was created in 1628.
When did Norwegian Army Air Service end?
Norwegian Army Air Service ended in 1944.
When was Norwegian Army Air Service created?
Norwegian Army Air Service was created in 1914.
When was Norwegian Army Armoured Battalion created?
Norwegian Army Armoured Battalion was created in 1987.
What is Norwegian Army Armoured Battalion's motto?
The motto of Norwegian Army Armoured Battalion is 'Bitit Fyrst'.
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 news does Cornelius and voltemand bring back from their errand in Norway in hamlet?
In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Cornelius and Voltemand return from Norway with news that King Fortinbras has decided to redirect his military ambitions. Instead of attacking Denmark, he intends to lead his army through Polish territory to fight for a small piece of land. They also report that Fortinbras has expressed respect for King Hamlet and is no longer a threat to Denmark, which reassures King Claudius. This news highlights the shifting political landscape and sets the stage for the themes of power and ambition in the play.
What happens in act IV scene IV of Hamlet?
In Act IV Scene iv Hamlet runs into Fortinbras's army, and after a chat with a captain of that army realizes at the end of a long soliloquy that if his thoughts are not violent then they are completely WORTHLESS.
What is Norwegian Army's motto?
The motto of Norwegian Army is 'For alt vi har. Og alt vi er.'.
What happened to fortinbras in hamlet?
He ends up being King of Denmark. Since the entire royal family of Denmark gets dead in the last act, and Fortinbras happens to be there with an army, he wins by default. Fortinbras says that he has some claim to the throne of Denmark. This is crap--he has no claim at all as Claudius showed clearly in the first act. He is just a scumbag adventurer who happens to be in the right place at the right time.
What character does hamlet see marching across denmark?
Fortinbras. He's off to fight with the Poles for some reason, probably mostly because he already has "sharked up" an army and has been deflected by Claudius's successful diplomacy from using it against Denmark.
