ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Voltemand tells Claudius that the King of Norway has put a stop to Prince Fortinbras’ threats, and Fortinbras has vowed not to attack Denmark.

Detailed explanation-2: -What new does Voltemand bring from Norway? He reports that Fortinbras is going to back off from attacking Norway; he is going to attack Poland instead. He will, however, need to pass through Denmark at some point.

Detailed explanation-3: -When he discovered Fortinbras’ sights were on Denmark he became livid and ordered Fortinbras to desist immediately. Voltimand adds that Fortinbras made a vow before his uncle “never more/To give the assay of arms” (2.2. 71) against Claudius.

Detailed explanation-4: -He says that he wishes Fortinbras to be made King of Denmark; then he dies. Fortinbras marches into the room accompanied by the English ambassadors, who announce that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead.

Detailed explanation-5: -Although Fortinbras makes only two brief appearances in the latter half of the play, he is referred to throughout: King Claudius sends ambassadors to Norway in the hopes of staving off his invasion, and they return with the news that Fortinbras will attack Poland but leave Denmark alone.