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SECTION C: DRAMA

HAMLET - WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

TASK 9

Literature Assignment 2024

Answer EITHER the ESSAY QUESTION OR the CONTEXTUAL QUESTION.

QUESTION 5: ESSAY QUESTION

At the end of this drama, Fortinbras says that Hamlet "was likely, had he been put on [the throne] to have proved most royal."

Critically discuss the extent to which you agree with this assessment of Hamlet's character.

Your essay should take the form of a well-constructed essay of 400-450 words (2-2½ pages).

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Answer :

Final answer:

Fortinbras' assessment of Hamlet as a potentially royal figure is accurate to some extent based on Hamlet's qualities and actions throughout the play.


Explanation:

Understanding Hamlet's Character Assessment by Fortinbras

The statement by Fortinbras at the end of Hamlet that 'he was likely, had he been put on the throne, to have proved most royal,' reflects his admiration for Hamlet's qualities. This assessment can be seen as accurate to a certain extent based on Hamlet's intelligence, bravery, and moral values exhibited throughout the play. However, Hamlet's indecisiveness and inaction in avenging his father's death may point to weaknesses that could hinder his effectiveness as a ruler.


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