The main characters in Hamlet include Hamlet, Cluadius, Polonius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Laertes, and Horatio. ... Polonius is a lord who is the father of Laertes and Ophelia. ... Ophelia's brother is Laertes. Laertes is the son of Polonius, he is first send to France but returns when he learns that his father has been killed. ... Understandably upset at Hamlet, Laertes did what he saw fit to handle the situation. ...

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But also in this last scene, Laertes is also overcome with the need for revenge. ... The interesting thing about Laertes need for revenge compared to Hamlets need for revenge is that Hamlet is waiting and timing his strike for the exact time when his murdering of Claudius will not seem so criminal itself. But Laertes (under the influence of Claudius) Doesn't care when he kills Hamlet, as long as it gets done. Claudius manipulated Laertes to be so full of rage toward Hamlet that he would murder him without question. Isn't it interesting that both Hamlet and Laertes had an uncontroll...

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Polonius obviously favored his older son Laertes, which can be seen through Polonius' advice and behavior toward Laertes, but since he was the only parent, Ophelia was obliged to respect and obey him. ... Laertes arrived back in Denmark when he heard of the death of his father. When he discovered that hamlet was the murderer of Polonius and Hamlet was back in Denmark, Laertes challenged him to a duel. Claudius told Laertes that he could get vengence for his father's death. At the duel, Laertes' sword would be sharpend and poisoned to ensure that Hamlet would die. ...

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The sword fight between Hamlet and Laertes was another example of Claudius's insidious behavior. ... Although not wanting to give his plot away he said " Gertrude do not drink" but it just caused Laertes to strike and in turn the death of everyone followed. ... Laertes life was the next to be taken after he was struck with the unbaited sword, "I am justly killed with mine own treachery." ...

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She has a father Polonius and a brother Laertes who have gone to great measures to shelter her from the harsh realities of life. ... Tragically, the opinions and desires of Polonius and Laertes easily mold this beautiful and simple-minded woman. ...

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In the play "Hamlet," Gertrude and Ophelia offer similitudes and they are additionally differentiating characters. Gertrude, the mother of Hamlet, is a cherishing, fair, defensive mom. Ophelia, Hamlet's woman, is youthful, absurd, and belittled. One of the primary positions, to which they both diffe...

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"The Kings to Blame" In all myths, tragedies and plays there is always a tragic hero. The main character makes the whole story work with their fate, flaws and words. In "Hamlet", the leading role was young Hamlet. His dead father, the King, sought Hamlet out so that he could discover the tr...

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Have you ever had a week where you felt like absolutely nothing in your life was going your way? Hamlet certainly feels this way throughout Hamlet by William Shakespeare but in his case his turmoil lasts longer than a week. His problems start after he receives the news of the death of his father. To...

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In the play Hamlet by William Shakespear, Hamlet delays seeking revenge on Claudius for his fathers murder. Hamlet wants his revenge to be as perfect as possible. In order to do this he must do three things, decide whether or not to believe the ghost, to be sure Claudius ...

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"Frailty thy name is women" (1.2.146). In the famous play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, women struggle to find power in the political patriarchal society where men maintain authority. This society takes place in Denmark, where King Claudius the brother of Senior Hamlet rules the land along side Que...

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