I, Fortinbras And Death In William Shakespeare's Hamlet

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I, Horatio, speaking in regard to my beloved Hamlet who lost his life in tragedy. His body rests in the soil, yet his soul remains alive in my heart. A young prince who lost the chance and privilege to express his strategies and strength to better the land of Denmark. All people be aware that the prince has been murdered just like his father the king. The king and his son, Hamlet, were as innocent as a white sheet of paper. They were too good to have their life taken away. My sorrow and grief will never be relieved if I was unable to achieve my promise to Hamlet. I, Horatio, will let all people of the world know the hurtful truth of this tragedy. Seconds before Hamlet passed away, I gave him my word to pass on the truth of what has happened. Ladies and gentlemen, we all were betrayed by Claudius. The king, Hamlet’s father, who passed his kindness upon us, shared his strong role to better our land. …show more content…
Let all the sins and evilness be forgiven and the devil’s thoughts vanish. Fortinbras is a good man and he shall fulfill his mission with honesty and fairness. Hamlet has assigned Fortinbras to take over the land and we will respect his command. Let the past take its judgment and we eventually must overcome our grief. However, at this moment, let us mourn and weep for this heart aching misfortune till our broken pieces fall back into place. Forever this day will be remembered as the day Denmark abolished its disingenuous king Claudius. We will acknowledge and praise Hamlet endlessly. Death is a cryptic blackness and what occurs after death remains a mystery. However, we do know that the remaining skull of a person becomes rotten and useless. Yet I do know with no doubt that the skull of Hamlet will always luster like the stars shine in pitch-black skies. These bones will be remembered for its good will and honor. We are ready to face the cloudiest days that are ahead of you. To bless and exorcism the poison and sins

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