Why Does Fortinbras Want to Attack Denmark?

Fortinbras – The young Prince of Norway, whose father the king (also named Fortinbras) was killed by Hamlet's father (also named Hamlet). Now Fortinbras wishes to attack Denmark to avenge his father's honor, making him another foil for Prince Hamlet.

Why does Fortinbras of Norway want to attack Denmark?

Hamlet (the dad) killed Fortinbras's dad. And now young Fortinbras wants revenge. He is invading Denmark. He wants to take back for Norway the lands that his father lost to Hamlet senior.

What did Fortinbras want from the people of Denmark?

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What does young Fortinbras want to do? Polonius' son, wants to go back to France. To Norway to deliver a letter to Fortinbras uncle, King of Norway, to inform him about Fortinbras plans to attack Denmark and wants him to tell his nephew to stop.

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