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Why is Fortinbras entering Denmark?

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He serves as a foil for Hamlet, as he is also on a father-avenging quest; fighting to gain back his father s lost land.Fortinbras is heir to the throne of Norway. He is a parallel character to
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User Nick Desjardins
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Hamlet's father defeated Fortinbras' father. As a result, Hamlet's father gained territory in Denmark. Fortinbras wants to recapture this territory and revenge for his father.
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