Hamlet Fortinbras Character Analysis

As the universe evolves, it is seen that revenge has become one of the deepest instincts humans have. Taking revenge on someone can be blinding and can destroy the lives of all involved. This is what has been presented within the play Hamlet. All of the characters who sought revenge on one another end up not only destroying others’ lives but also destroying their own. These characters execute their actions through emotion rather than through reason. It is very recognizable that Hamlet is a play which is based completely upon revenge.

As a first example, in the play it is shown how Laertes wants to take revenge on Hamlet for murdering his father, Polonius. When Laertes hears about his father's death, he takes action immediately. “I dare damnation. …show more content…
Fortinbras lost his father after an agreement took place between the king of Norway and the king of Denmark, who were fathers of both Young Fortinbras and Hamlet. An invasion was then planned by Fortinbras on Denmark to get revenge against for his father. Fortinbras does not have a leading role in the play, however, when it comes to the plot, we see Fortinbras as a contrast to Hamlet. This contrast between the two characters shows how Fortinbras can carelessly complete an action, whereas Hamlet thinks too much instead of actually acting on the situation. Fortinbras is also shown as a character that seeks revenge and is a strong-willed leader. Even though he appears only in a few scenes, he is referred upon numerous times in the play. The revenge Prince Fortinbras took for his father was not displayed majorly in the play but was seen and did add to the …show more content…
The deaths which all take place towards the end of the play are all caused by a desire for revenge. Due to this disastrous revenge, Hamlet kills Claudius knowing that he is avenging his father. During the battle between Laertes and Hamlet, Gertrude is unintentionally killed within the process. An innocent life was destroyed because of the need for vengeance. The need for revenge seen in both Hamlet and Laertes, conclusively led to their downfall. Both of these men ended up dying in order to avenge their loved ones. For Hamlet it was his father, and for Laertes it was his sister and father. Thus, these battles all show the result of revenge, and how revenge creates the plot. Therefore, this play was based upon revenge and without it there would not be as much of an effective meaning towards the readers and the