Question

Hamlet compares Fortinbras' willingness to go to war over nothing and his own inability to act to avenge his father. What does this comparison motivate Hamlet to do?

Answer 1

Answer:

Turn his thoughts toward violence and revenge to defend his father’s honor.

Explanation:

Hamlet sees the thousands of men marching to fight in a war pointless and worth nothing so he states “from now on, if my thoughts aren't violent I’ll consider them worthless”