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Fortinbras’ plans became known to the Danes, as his revenge for his father’s death is turning to the lands they inhabit. Horatio and Bernardo are on watch duty talking about the future of the kingdom when they encounter a ghost; this ghost promotes the idea of wickedness rising in the mind of Fortinbras, and it warns the guards of what is to come. Exacerbated in this quote is the idea Fortinbras has to gain revenge for his father’s death by reclaiming the lands stolen from him. The reader can assume it will not be a peaceful trade, as noted when Horatio mentions: “recover of us, by strong hand…” -- an ode to the military presence Fortinbras has. This quote assists the beginning act of Hamlet in moving the plot forward for the continuation
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