Explain what the section reveals about the government or social structure of the country?

Horatio explains why they are on guard so late at night. His explanation reveals that war is the common backdrop for relations between Denmark and Norway. They both look for weakness and the opportune moment to attack. They harbor resentment and distrust over past conflicts. Young Fortinbars, a character foil to Hamlet, harbors deep resentment for the death of his father and the forfeit of land. .