Thursday, June 7, 2018

What prior information does Horatio explain to Marcellus and Bernardo?

In the
opening scene of the play, Marcellus and Bernardo showthe mysterious apparition that resembles
the deceased King . Horatio is astonished byand concludes that the Ghost's presence signifies
that something terrible is happening in Denmark.

Marcellus then asks Horatio
why he is standing guard at night while the country of Denmark seems to be preparing for battle.
Horatio responds by telling Marcellus and Bernardo that before Kingdied, he defeated Kingin a
duel and claimed some of Norway's territory. Recently, the son of the deceased king, Prince
Fortinbras, has raised an army with the intention of reclaiming his father's lost territory. As
a response to Prince Fortinbras's aggression, the country of Denmark is preparing to defend
itself. Horatio also wonders if the Ghost has anything to do with the country's preparations for
war.

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