The central action of the play revolves around the three main families. The family of King Fortinbras, the family of Polonius, and the family of King Hamlet. With the death of the father in each family the task of revenge is placed upon their sons. It becomes their duty to restore honor to their individual families and murder, in the time which the play is set, is a respectable means of doing so. Their response to this responsibility and their individual motivation to act differs among them.

King Fortinbras of Norway was killed by King Hamlet of Denmark, and it is for this sole reason that Prince Fortinbras became so enraged. It is understood that even before the play begins that he had already begun to seek revenge. It was of such great importance that he mobilized an ar

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Success did not come as easily for Hamlet. Once he has finally chosen to slay his uncle, but before he could, he is confronted by Laertes. He is not aware that Laertes and his uncle had collaborated ideas with such grave intentions. Hamlet knows nothing of the poison tipped sword, and is finally forced to act decisively. He fights Laertes and is scratched by his sword, however, Laertes is also cut by his own sword. Dying, Hamlet learns that his mother is dead by poison intended for him and forces Claudius to follow suit.

To have proved most royal..." (5.2 395-398)

Revenge plays a large role in the development of Fortinbras, Laertes, and Hamlet. Their decisions, and ultimately their fate, were also influenced by the ideas of others. Fortinbras would not have become King has he not heeded to his uncle's orders and stopped the attack on Denmark. Laertes would not have died had Claudius not chosen to agree with him, for there would have been no use of poison on the sword. And Hamlet would not have died if he had not taken a walk with his father's ghost and heard what he had to say. However, within the three successful vengeances honor was restored, but two avengers were led to tragic downfall and one to greatness.

To all that fortune, death and danger dare,

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Approximate Word count = 1676
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)