V.131). The only thing of consequence is vengeance for his father's death.
When the true culprit is brought to his attention, he is ready to take action immediately and is instantly creating a dastardly plan to ensure that revenge is achieved. 2 He claims he will "cut his throat I' the church- (IV.VII.127).
The consequences of Laertes' rash actions are seen in the final scene, when he realises that Hamlet is not to blame, stating, "mine and my father's death come not upon thee- (V.II.312). He realises that Claudius is his enemy, but it is too late as he is dying. He was driven by his passion and emotions and did not contemplate his actions, making him the conventional revenge hero.
The first impression we receive of Fortinbras is that he is a warrior and a man of action. Denmark is under threat from him and his troops, so the audience is in wait for his inevitable action. It is made clear that Fortinbras takes the role of a conventional revenge hero because he is taking strong action against Denmark to get back the land taken away from his late father. We are informed that Fortinbras is planning to invade and capture Poland. This "little patch of ground hath in it no profit- (IV.IV.18-19), but Fortinbras is acting for his honour and pride. He is putting at risk the lives of many men in order to maintain his reputation. This shows the rash action that defines him as a conventional revenge hero.
Hamlet is a completely contrasting character to Laertes and Fortinbras. Laertes' and Fortinbras' situations are reflected in Hamlet's, but the complexity of Hamlet's character is what separates him from them.
What is most obvious about Hamlet is his continual contemplation and deliberation. The majority of the play is spent taking the audience through Hamlet's moral turmoil and dilemma. "To be or not to be - (III.I.56) is the most famous quote from the play and reflects the constant uncertainty and conflict that he feels.