To understand how Shakespeare intends to use this technique, first it is important have an in-depth comprehension of the characters that are used in this method. Regardless of the fact that this technique presents a strong contrast between the characters used; in this case, Shakespeare also illustrates Hamlet's crucial flaw that later leads to his death. First of all, Hamlet is a bitter, mourning, resentful and cynical prince and he ahs been criticized for it by his uncle, King. “Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet, To give these mourning duties to your father; But, you must know, your father lost a father; That fathe

Fortinbras serves as a foil to Hamlet due to his striking similarities and differences that Shakespeare exposes throughout the play. Fortinbras possesses many character traits as Hamlet does. Fortinbras is a prince and seeks revenge, he also is rebellious, reckless, they are both persons of high stature, actions affect the fate of the nation, and their uncles are kings. “Ham. Two thousand souls and twenty thousand ducats Will not debate the question of this straw: This is the imposthume of much wealth and peace, That inward breaks, and shows no cause without Why the man dies.—I humbly thank you, sir” (4.4.26-30). In this quote, Hamlet does not understand why would anyone sacrifice so many soldiers for a mere strip of land. What he later determines is that this is Fortinbras' plan to avenge his father's death and also the fate of his nation. The most significant difference is Fortinbras' ability to act with little planning and still achieving his goals successfully. The following quote ties with both similar and different trait, “With this affair along:—or all, our thanks. Now follows, that you know, young Fortinbras, Holding a weak supposal of our worth, Or thinking by our late dear brother's death, Our state to be disjoint and out of frame, Colleagued with this dream of his advantage, He hath not fail'd to pester us wit

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