So, why isn't Hamlet the king?

Hello year 12s,


I've done a bit of research around the question we were asking ourselves this week about why Prince Hamlet did not become king when his father died.


It was not common at that time in Denmark to pass the throne on to the son of the previous king. It was the norm to select a new king from the eldest and most respectable of the monarch's family. This would be Claudius (remember that no one suspected him of foul play until the ghost turns up and accuses him of murder).


Here is the website I looked at - you might find it interesting: https://hamletdramaturgy.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/why-isnt-prince-hamlet-king-of-denmark/


I enjoyed seeing your models of key speeches from Act 1 this week. I have put the photos below to remind you of your good work.
Miss Ryall