uncle of young Fortinbras— Who, impotent and bedred, scarcely hears Of this his nephew’s purpose—to
fortinbras, of course, is in the same position as hamlet. his uncle is Norway, though he should be someday, even soon, and if he does take poland and denmark then he will cement his place as king.
on an unrelated note, yeah, i did, like many before me, write this conflict out of my retelling.