Differences And Similarities Between Hamlet And Fortinbras

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The situation in both countries of Norway and Denmark are similar. In both countries the old kings have just died and the uncles have taken over the throne to become king, while the nephews Hamlet and Fortinbras are the rightful to the throne. For example, Fortinbras’s uncle is now king preceding his father, and Claudius is now king preceding Hamlet’s father. However, young Fortinbras decides to go with his own army of the homeless that he created by offering them lands and wealth. He wants to take back the lands that were once owned by his country, because he might have a chance due to the shift in power.
6) The situation in Denmark is important because there is a new king and a shift in power, so the new King has to make the citizens support

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