Fortinbras Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Who is Fortinbras?
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- Prince of Norway.
- Son of a dead king, like Hamlet.
- Seeks to restore honour through military action.
- A political and moral contrast to Hamlet.
2
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Key quotes for Fortinbras
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“Fortinbras has my dying voice” – Hamlet endorses him as a worthy successor, restoring order.
“This is I, / Hamlet the Dane” – Hamlet asserts his identity, acknowledging Fortinbras’s leadership.
3
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Main themes for Fortinbras
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Revenge – Takes decisive, honourable action.
Ambition – Driven by legacy and national honour.
Power – Ends the play as the new leader.
Corruption – His arrival signals the return of order.
4
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Context for Fortinbras
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Fortinbras embodies the ideal Renaissance prince — brave, disciplined, and effective. Shakespeare uses him to show the potential for restoration after chaos, and to contrast Hamlet’s inwardness with outward resolve.
