ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where does Young Fortinbras live?
A
Norway
B
Denmark
C
UK
D
USA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Young Fortinbras is the son of Fortinbras, sometime King of Norway whom Old Hamlet killed in mortal combat on the day Hamlet was born. He is nephew to the present King of Norway, described in the play as impotent and bed-rid (I. 2.29).

Detailed explanation-2: -The more notable is a Norwegian crown prince with a few brief scenes in the play, who delivers the final lines that represent a hopeful future for the monarchy of Denmark and its subjects. Fortinbras is also the name of the former king of Norway and father of the crown prince Fortinbras.

Detailed explanation-3: -Who is young Fortinbras and what is he doing? Young Fortinbras is the son of the late King Fortinbras of Norway. Unbeknownst to his uncle (the current king of Norway), young Fortinbras is assembling men to attack Denmark and reclaim the lands that his father lost in a duel.

Detailed explanation-4: -King Fortinbras of Norway challenged King Hamlet to one-to-one combat, was defeated, and forfeited his family lands.

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