Hamlet: Fortinbras Flashcards
1
Q
Describe Fortinbras’ appearances in ‘Hamlet’
A
- 2 brief physical appearances on stage
- Speaks 6 times throughout the entire play
2
Q
How is Fortinbras Hamlet’s foil?
A
- Uses his grief/anger by attacking Denmark and reclaiming the land lost by Norway
- While Hamlet has no action/is inhibited by thought
3
Q
How does Old king Fortinbras die?
A
Defeated in a battle/duel against Old king Hamlet
4
Q
Who is crowned the king of Norway and how does this relate to Hamlet?
A
- Fortinbras’ uncle
- Line of succession parallels Claudius’ rise to power, establishing a connection between them
5
Q
A
‘Led by a delicate and tender prince’
A4 S5 (Hamlet)
6
Q
A
‘He has my dying voice’
A5 S2 (Hamlet)
7
Q
A
‘That hath in it no profit but the name’
A4 S4
8
Q
A
‘Bear Hamlet like a soldier to the stage’
A5 S2 (Fortinbras)
9
Q
A
‘With sorrow I embrace my fortune’
A5 S2 (Fortinbras)
