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Speech: Hamlet

To the presidents of the jury, other members of the tribunal, legal luminaries, learned

friends, ladies, and gentlemen; I great you all! I am James, the lead counsel for the defendant.

The matter before this honorable court my lords is not only critical to me but affects all citizens

of this great nation. It is, therefore, imperative to note this with concern at the beginning. A

comprehensive analysis should, therefore, be conducted with a view to giving justice to not only

my client but also the great residents of this nation (Raise your voice to emphasize that the issue

concerns the residents too). Hamlet’s choice of Fortinbras as his successor to the throne is a

mockery both to our justice system and the inhabitants at large. Hence, my client seeks justice on

behalf of the people of Denmark (Raise your voice to emphasize the need for action).

The weight of one’s mortality and state of mind as well as the complexity of life are

among the factors that might have interfered with the decision on who was the rightful successor

to the throne. It is apparent my lords that in the wake of his father’s death, Hamlet would not

stop pondering and considering the meaning of life and its eventual ending (Raise your voice to

create an impact on Hamlet’s situation at the time of making the decision). My questions arise

from the actions done by Hamlet my lords to suggest his state of mind. Was he doing things in a

rightful state of mind? Was he under the influence of something? Was he in the right state of

mind when doing them? My lords, it is clear and beyond any reasonable doubt that Hamlet was

indeed insane when he made the decision to make Fortinbras.

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In his mind, Hamlet feels that dying is so bad. Its uncertainty frightens him even though

he is obsessed with the notion. My client had in many occasions saved his life during his

numerous suicidal attempts (Raise voice to emphasize the good actions of the defendant). The

manner in which he reacted at the graveyard especially upon seeing the Yorick’s skull

corroborates the fact that he was not sane. In this regard, it is obvious that the choice of

Fortinbras was made by a sane mind. While probing his father's death, Hamlet acts in a crazy

manner that consequently suggests that he is mad. He lost his grip on several occasions and

could not control his emotions, thereby succumbing to physical violence when under extreme

stress. My lords a person of Hamlet's caliber cannot act in that manner in a sane mind. It is,

therefore, his current status of mind that makes him act so. His impulse and choices beg the

question, what gives him the right to act in such a way without consequences? It in regard to his

status of mind as supported by his actions that I plea by the court to overturn his decision my

lords.

The state of the nation in Denmark is deteriorating (Raise your voice to emphasize the

need for action). The deaths have thrown our nation into a state of political turmoil “…something

is rotten in the state of Denmark…” Horatio has been a close, loyal, and confident of Hamlet for

several years now (Raise your voice to emphasize Horatio’s qualification and experience for the

throne). My client's closeness with departed prince makes him a perfect choice to be the new

king. He is learned and has experience on what it takes to be the king. During their friendship my

lords, Horatio help the prince on several occasion in executing his duties. It is, therefore, in good

faith that a loyal and confident of my client's level is rewarded not only because of their

friendship but the degree of experience and leadership ability. Denmark is at crossroads and,

therefore, needs someone with impeccable abilities and leadership qualities. Horatio is one such

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person, hence my plea for justice being that he is the only living friend to Hamlet to tell Hamlet’s

story.

My lords, Denmark needs a king from its own citizens not a foreigner with anger for

revenge (Raise your voice to emphasize the need to make appropriate decision). Fortinbras is of

Norwegian origin. Having lost his father (also named Fortinbras) at the hands of Hamlet’s father,

he is out to avenge the killings of his father. This is clear for anyone interested to see. One does

not need to go to law school to understand this. It was, therefore, a ploy, dubious and underhand

plan by Hamlet and Fortinbras to attack Denmark with a view to honoring his late father. This

makes him another big foil for Prince Hamlet. Don’t we have qualified people from Denmark to

lead? Why should our nation be left in the hands of a foreigner whose intentions are clear from

the onset? Fortinbras' efforts to gain control of Denmark is ill-informed. He does not have an

iota of love or patriotic feelings for our nation but strong desire for revenge. On behalf of my

client, the great people of Denmark and myself, I plead with you to use your wisdom and give

justice to my people.

Lacking the ability to make sound decisions at the time of choosing his successor due to

his unstable mind will support Fortinbras' ploy and intentions to avenge and cause havoc to our

peaceful nation and should be avoided. This coupled with my client's loyalty to both Hamlet and

his nation, it is, therefore, my humble submission that you change the choice of Fortinbras as the

king and replace him with Horatio. This is a perfect recipe for change, prosperity, and justice to

the people of Denmark. Thank you my lords!

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