Although Hamlet and Laertes go about their actions in different ways, both characters are admired by the common people of Denmark, afflicted by the deaths of their fathers, and affected by each of their own moral capacities; therefore, highlighting each other's characteristics throughout the play. ... Mine and my father's death come not upon thee, nor thine on me" (Act V, Scene II) and ultimately accepts his guilt in the chain of murders. ... I follow thee," (Act V, Scene II) accepting Laertes' apology and recognizing him as a man with similar grievances to his own. ...

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