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Laertes, in a parallel revenge, seeks revenge against Hamlet for killing his father, Polonius, and the early death of his sister Ophelia. Hamlet does die, but not before Laertes, so Laertes never does get his revenge against Hamlet

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Act 1 Scene 3: Hamlet might compromise Ophelia's chastity and not be able to follow through.

Act 4 Scene 7:Hamlet might escape being murdered.

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Laertes is raising a mob to revenge his father's death, and the mob is talking about deposing Claudius and replacing him with Laertes.

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What is Laertes king of?

In Greek myth Laertes was king of Ithaca.


Is Laertes a king in the Odyssey?

No, Laertes was the father of King Odysseus of Ithaca.


Which country does Laertes want to return to?

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What is Laertes request of the king?

Laertes tells King Claudius that he wants to return to France, a place he left to attend the king's coronation. He had been attending school there and, upon hearing of King Hamlet's death immediately departed. The king grants his permission, as he's sure Laerte's father Polonius won't mind him taking the liberty of doing so.


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With whom does Laertes conspire to get revenge on hamlet for the death of his father?

Laertes conspires with King Claudius


Who was laertes parents?

In Greek myth Laertes the father of Odysseus was son himself of the king of Ithaca Arcesius and Chalcomedusa.


How do the king and laertes intent to make triply sure that Hamlet is dead?

1. Laertes' sword is unbaited 2. Laertes' sword is poisoned 3. Hamlet's drink is poisoned


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Why do you think king claudiious points laertes in Hamlets direction?

Because by that point King Claudius knows that Hamlet knows the truth about king Hamlet's death, so he tries to get rid of Hamlet using Laertes.


Why is laertes worried about his sisters interaction with hamlet?

Laertes is worried that Ophelia might compromise herself by getting too involved with Hamlet. Hamlet, he explains, is a Prince, of a royal family, and may be required to marry someone else for political reasons. If Ophelia's relationship with him has gone too far, her reputation will be damaged