1. Notes on Hamlet - Acts IV and V
Hamlet - Act IV 1. ... If someone suggested that Fortinbras be cut from the play, it should be argued that his inclusion in the play actually plays a key role for Hamlet's character development. Fortinbras parallels Hamlets character flawlessly. While Fortinbras and Hamlet are very similar in upbringing and nobility, Fortinbras is also everything Hamlet cannot be. ... It is Fortinbras actions for conquest that ultimately prompt Hamlet to finally enact revenge against King Claudius....
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- Grade Level: High School