1. Love and Love Lost
Fortinbras, like Hamlet has lost a father, but instead of turning to a second love, he decides to vent his anger and sorrow by attacking Denmark and reclaiming the land his father lost to Hamlet's father (ironically, Fortinbras ends up with the whole of Denmark when his army visits Elsinore in V.II). ... "Enter a King and Queen, very lovingly; the Queen embracing him, and he her...The Queen returns, finds the King dead, and makes passionate action...The Poisoner wooes the Queen with gifts; she seems loath and unwilling awhile, but in the end accepts his love." ...
- Word Count: 390
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School