![]() Prince Hamlet is very depressed because he is missing his father and because his mother fails to stand up for him when he is bullied by his uncle, who tells him he should not be grieving any longer, and also forbids him returning to school in Wittenberg, despite having just given permission for his adviser, Polonius, to send his son Laertes back to France to continue his education. They want to ask Horatio if he sees him too and when he does it is decided that he should talk to the Prince about it. Prince Hamlet's friend, Horatio, is summoned to the castle by two sentries who are certain that they have seen King Hamlet's ghost. ![]() He inherits a country that is perpetually near war with neighboring Norway King Hamlet had killed King Fortinbras in a battle some years previously and his sickly brother inherited the throne, but his poor health is no comfort to the Danes who still fear that an invasion may occur any moment. Prince Hamlet's father has recently died, leaving his brother, Claudius, to take the throne after a very short courtship with Hamlet's widow, Gertrude, whom he has now married. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |