Hamlet 3.1 Allusion: Neglected Tribute

The transcript explains the historical context of Denmark's power during the medieval period, when it was a formidable empire. England paid a large annual tribute to Denmark to avoid Viking raids. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Claudius sends Hamlet to England under the guise of collecting this tribute, but his true intention is to ensure Hamlet does not return, as the English king is a vassal to Denmark and must comply with Claudius' demands.

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