The Ghost Of Hamlet Research Paper

The Ghost of Hamlet
After the death of Hamlet and Claudius, Fortinbras takes over as King of Denmark. He is known as a noble and just ruler of the land and everyone is pleased with their new king. As a fishing vessel returns to Denmark from a long voyage, the men aboard the ship see a figure floating in the fog above the water. Immediately they believe it to be a man who has fallen overboard and send a rescue boat over. As they arrive, they are shocked and bewildered to see a ghost resembling the prince of Denmark. Having been away from their homeland for quite some time, they are unaware of the death of the royal family and believe the figure to be a hallucination caused by the sea.
Upon their return to Denmark, they learn of the death
With only a few days before the arrival of the Norwegian army the king begins to assemble his troops. Alexander begs his father to let him fight in the battle, but Fortinbras advises against it, telling him that if he should not return, it is Alexander that must take over the kingdom. The battle begins with massive bloodshed. Hundreds of bodies lie on the cold ground as the two armies clash. After many days had passed it seems that the Danes have the war won, but as Fortinbras is riding on his horse he is stuck through the chest with an arrow. As a bloodied soldier runs to his side, he takes off his helmet and reveals himself as Alexander. “Father! I am here for you!” Fortinbras responds, “Not even God himself could keep you from the battlefield…” coughing up blood he continues to speak, “My son, I must tell you the truth of thy upbringing… t’was wrong of me to hide away your past, thou art the son of the late Hamlet and true heir to the throne. You have the heart of a warrior within you…go and rule the kingdom with justice and honor,” and with his last breath he whispered into Alexander’s ear, “My son… you were born for