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Hello and welcome back to my blog “Home for Hamlet”. This is the last act of Hamlet where we will see what Hamlet will do in order to avenge his father’s death. Hamlet manages to kill Claudius however in this process, every main character in the play were killed. Even though the entire royal family were killed, Fortinbras’ presence in Denmark is important.
First of all, Fortinbras enters Denmark with an English ambassador. To his surprise, the entire royal family died by being poisoned or stabbed. It is important that Fortinbras was not the cause of the royal family’s downfall. This means that since the royal family is not ruling Denmark anymore, Fortinbras took the opportunity to claim the throne. This shows that Denmark will not be thrown into chaos with anarchy and will restore order. Fortinbras is Hamlet’s foil because Fortinbras is someone who is determined to achieve a goal. He does not rethink but rather acts on his impulses and desires. Even Hamlet realizes Fortinbras will be a good leader for Denmark when he said, “But I do prophesy th’ election lights/ On Fortinbras. He has my dying voice.” (V, ii, 370-371). Hamlet last words for Horatio gives the throne to Fortinbras. Even though Fortinbras leadership is questionable, we as a reader know that he is brave and loyal to his family. Hamlet is a well-liked person in Denmark. I think if Hamlet said Fortinbras is a capable leader, then I believe the people of Denmark will support him. This signifies that Denmark’s royal conflict has ended and will return to peace.
Perhaps, it is also important to note that Fortinbras’ inaction allow him to rule Denmark while Hamlet’s inaction which cause him to suffer. If Hamlet had killed Claudius earlier, this situation could have been avoided. Fortinbras’ presence in the play shows that the play has ended with many deaths of the royal family. However, the ending is still ambiguous as we do not know how Fortinbras will rule Denmark.
In conclusion, Fortinbras’ personality and his inaction helped him achieved his goal. We see that Fortinbras is Hamlet’s foil and hopefully, he will bring peace and prosperity for Denmark. What do you think is going to happen when Fortinbras rule Denmark? Leave your opinions or any questions down below!
First of all, Fortinbras enters Denmark with an English ambassador. To his surprise, the entire royal family died by being poisoned or stabbed. It is important that Fortinbras was not the cause of the royal family’s downfall. This means that since the royal family is not ruling Denmark anymore, Fortinbras took the opportunity to claim the throne. This shows that Denmark will not be thrown into chaos with anarchy and will restore order. Fortinbras is Hamlet’s foil because Fortinbras is someone who is determined to achieve a goal. He does not rethink but rather acts on his impulses and desires. Even Hamlet realizes Fortinbras will be a good leader for Denmark when he said, “But I do prophesy th’ election lights/ On Fortinbras. He has my dying voice.” (V, ii, 370-371). Hamlet last words for Horatio gives the throne to Fortinbras. Even though Fortinbras leadership is questionable, we as a reader know that he is brave and loyal to his family. Hamlet is a well-liked person in Denmark. I think if Hamlet said Fortinbras is a capable leader, then I believe the people of Denmark will support him. This signifies that Denmark’s royal conflict has ended and will return to peace.
Perhaps, it is also important to note that Fortinbras’ inaction allow him to rule Denmark while Hamlet’s inaction which cause him to suffer. If Hamlet had killed Claudius earlier, this situation could have been avoided. Fortinbras’ presence in the play shows that the play has ended with many deaths of the royal family. However, the ending is still ambiguous as we do not know how Fortinbras will rule Denmark.
In conclusion, Fortinbras’ personality and his inaction helped him achieved his goal. We see that Fortinbras is Hamlet’s foil and hopefully, he will bring peace and prosperity for Denmark. What do you think is going to happen when Fortinbras rule Denmark? Leave your opinions or any questions down below!