... his father. His father's ghost appears early on in act one to tell Hamlet to avenge his death. The rest of the story is of Hamlets thoughts and actions due to this vision. Other characters in the story show parallel relationships. That includes the relationship between Fortinbras and his father Fortinbras is the king of Norway, or the new king of Norway now that his ... from Denmark that his father lost (along with his life) in battle. Cluadius is able to do away with the trouble Fortinbras brings on, by letting him march into Poland untouched as they hike through Denmark. Fortinbras is...

• Word Count: 1894
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... and the poisoned blade, but also insists on the poisoned goblet; which Gertrude accidentally drinks. This in turn, directs Hamlet's resolution on killing Claudius and he stabs him, before he himself dies, ending the play. Then, Fortinbras, another avenger of his father's death assumes power in the name of Norway; granting the end of Denmark as an independent country. Claudius also admonishes ... Hamlet of continued grief or mourning over the death of his father, but saying that excessive mourning is morally corrupt ... machinations to kill Hamlet; and is killed by Hamlet in a duel. Ham...

• Word Count: 1979
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School