The pursuit of this grand ideal consumes all his energy and shapes his every thought.

Is Fortinbras similar to Hotspur in 1 Henry IV? The first glimpse into Hotspur's concept of honour comes in the form of praise from the king himself, declaring Hotspur to be 'the theme of honour's tongue.' Indeed, Hotspur is committed to honour. Hamlet Study Quiz (with detailed answers) Philological Examination Questions on Hamlet The Elder Hamlet: The Kingship of Hamlet's Father The Dumb-Show: Why Hamlet Reveals his Knowledge to Claudius More to Explore Hamlet: The Complete Play with Explanatory Notes The Earl of Southampton: Shakespeare's PatronĪlchemy and Astrology in Shakespeare's Day King James I of England: Shakespeare's Patron Stratford School Days: What Did Shakespeare Read? Tests of the world are stricter and more delicate.' - Dowden.

The problem of living is more embarrassing, and for whom the Will do no dishonor to the failure of the rarer natures to whom That the success of these men who are limited, definite, positive, 'With none of the rare qualities of the Danish Prince, heĮxcels him in plain grasp of ordinary fact. Of carnage with which the play concludes, 'Becomes the field,īut here shows much amiss.' He grieves over the series ofĭisasters that has made his own fortunes, and pays a soldier'sīear Hamlet, like a soldier, to the stage The sound of war is music to him, scenes of death a 'feast.' 'Such a sight as this,', he says, referring to the scene Hamlet's dying voice for his election to the sovereignty of Denmark. He returns victorious from his expedition against Poland, anĮxpedition 'That hath in it no profit but the name,' and receives As he is single-minded and keeps the end to be attained He is obedient to his uncle, the King of Norway, who, appreciating his spirit of adventure, pardons his indiscretion and furnishes him with assistance that he may satisfy his craving forĪction. To all that fortune, death, and danger dare, Whose spirit, with divine ambition puff'd, Witness this army, of such mass and charge, Quick to admire, but powerless to follow. He furnishes Hamlet an example which he is Hot and full,' he engages in martial enterprises merely for the Stomach in it.' Being, as Horatio says, 'Of unimproved metal He is a man of action, and is never happy unless engaged in 'some enterprise that hath a 'delicate and tender,' but spirited and ambitious, forms a contrast to both Hamlet and Horatio. Somers.įortinbras, the nephew of the King of Norway, a prince,

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