Is Fortinbras a good leader?
Home. After all of our research we have decided that Fortinbras is best fit to be the king of Denmark. He possesses all of the qualities necessary to be a good king. He is reliable, trustworthy, a good decision maker, and a leader while the other candidates only possess some of those traits.
What does Hamlet lie about?
One lie that had a big impact on the story was Hamlet’s lie about his mental state. Throughout the book Hamlet puts up this facade or mask to hide his true intentions of killing Claudius; this effectively convinces people that his scheming and acting out of character is purely because of him being mad.
Why is Hamlet not king of Denmark?
Although King Hamlet had a son, that son’s succession to the throne was not automatic. When Hamlet’s father dies, his mother, Queen Gertrude, marries Claudius, who is her dead husband’s brother. Thus, King Claudius and Queen Gertrude rule Denmark when Hamlet returns after his father’s death.
Is Hamlet innocent or guilty?
Hamlet. In a sense, Hamlet is both guilty and not guilty when it comes to the murders of Claudius and Polonius. In a literal sense, technically he did kill both of these men although the word guilty can mean several things.
Why is Fortinbras the last to speak?
Fortinbras’ entrance at the finale of the sword fight is perfectly timed, and he has both revenge and royalty at the play’s conclusion. In speaking the last line, he signifies that Denmark will enter a new era of completeness: no longer rotten.
Is Hamlet a coward or a hero?
Hamlet is not a coward, but he spends too long weighing consequences. His best chance to avenge his father on Claudius is the point where he finds Claudius praying. Hamlet decides not to kill him, because that would send Claudius straight to heaven, whereas his own father is in hell (in the world of the play).
What did Hamlet do wrong?
He murdered Laertes, he killed Polonius thinking that Polonius was Claudius, and finally he stabbed Claudius and poured the poisonous drink down his throat, like it was nothing but water, and as Claudius was dying he told him, “Here, thou incestuous, murderous, damned Dane, drink off this potion.
What is ironic about Fortinbras response to Hamlet’s death?
Fortinbras recognizes the irony of this when he comments that “it is with sorrow that I embrace my fortune.” His first act as king is to give Hamlet the funeral dignity he deserves and thus Fortinbras’s presence provides a proper sense of closure to a play that ends in so many deaths.
Would Hamlet have been king?
It is clear that Hamlet will never be King, though it is his right. Yes, there is talk of an election, but had Claudius pre-deceased Hamlet, Sr., and Hamlet Sr. died of natural causes, then Hamlet himself would have been next in line for the throne. In that case he was the natural heir.
What is ironic about Fortinbras become king?
Fortinbras persists in his claim for a disputed patch of land held by Denmark, and without raising up arms against his foe, ends up becoming the king of the entire country. This irony is further fortified by the presence of the English ambassador who arrives in Fortinbras’ company.
Why does Hamlet want Fortinbras as king?
First and foremost, Fortinbras becomes the king because HE is royalty and “has some rights of memory here” because his father once held lands that were later taken over by the Danes, but that now seem to have reverted to Norway.
How is Fortinbras related to Hamlet?
He is the nephew of “old” Fortinbras, the king of Norway. Like Hamlet, he has recently lost his father in a conflict between Norway and Denmark, in which his father was killed by Hamlet’s father, “old’ Hamlet.
Why is Hamlet a good leader?
Hamlet always fights to restore order and avenge his father throughout the play, and he always fights for what he believes is right. Also, Hamlet never rushes into a situation without carefully considering it. These qualities are essential to good leadership. Hamlet possesses the skills to be a great Danish leader.