Violence is a common act of causing harm to an individual. There are many types of violence that often occur from revenge. Revenge is a natural act that a person may take due to depression, the loss of someone close, financial and property issues and many other reasons. Eventually the aim is to bring the downfall of an individual through violence. It is the sea of emotions that distracts a person’s mind and commits them to make false actions. Revenge and violence is a common theme in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. In Hamlet all three sons: Hamlet, Laertes and Fortinbras seek to avenge after the death of their fathers.
First, Hamlet decides to take revenge on Claudius after discovering his father’s death from his father’s ghost. It all starts …show more content…
Fortinbras lost his father in a one –on- one battle against King Hamlet. As certain, Fortinbras was not able to bear his father’s loss and takes avenge for his loss. Horatio explains to Marcellus while on guard, “Now sir, young Fortinbras, of unimproved mettle hot and full, Hath in the skirts of Norway here and there Sharked up a list of lawless resolutes, For food and diet, to some enterprise That hath a stomach in’t, which is no other – As it doth well appear unto our state- But to recover of us, by strong hand” (i, i, 94-101). After King Fortinbras death, Fortinbras seeks revenge on Denmark. His father’s death gives him the urge to win back the land lost from his father. Internally, Fortinbras is emotionally hurt and isn’t able to bear losing his father, and the land lost from King Fortinbras. Like Hamlet, Fortinbras feels as if he lost everything that he once owned. He demonstrates a greedy character and eager to fight Denmark. Hence, Fortinbras takes revenge and shows the citizens of Denmark that he is a strong leader. In addition, winning the lost land will help gain the country’s reputation back. All in all, seeking revenge for his father’s death also benefits the country from gaining
First, Hamlet decides to take revenge on Claudius after discovering his father’s death from his father’s ghost. It all starts …show more content…
Fortinbras lost his father in a one –on- one battle against King Hamlet. As certain, Fortinbras was not able to bear his father’s loss and takes avenge for his loss. Horatio explains to Marcellus while on guard, “Now sir, young Fortinbras, of unimproved mettle hot and full, Hath in the skirts of Norway here and there Sharked up a list of lawless resolutes, For food and diet, to some enterprise That hath a stomach in’t, which is no other – As it doth well appear unto our state- But to recover of us, by strong hand” (i, i, 94-101). After King Fortinbras death, Fortinbras seeks revenge on Denmark. His father’s death gives him the urge to win back the land lost from his father. Internally, Fortinbras is emotionally hurt and isn’t able to bear losing his father, and the land lost from King Fortinbras. Like Hamlet, Fortinbras feels as if he lost everything that he once owned. He demonstrates a greedy character and eager to fight Denmark. Hence, Fortinbras takes revenge and shows the citizens of Denmark that he is a strong leader. In addition, winning the lost land will help gain the country’s reputation back. All in all, seeking revenge for his father’s death also benefits the country from gaining