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Laertes tries to kill Hamlet and is successful.

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Who is laertes in Shakespeare?

Laertes is the son of Polonius and brother to Ophelia whom Hamlet loves. King Claudius poisons Laertes's sword with the intent to kill Hamlet in the tragedy play by Shakespeare titled Hamlet.


Why did hamlet kill laertes?

Because he and King Claudius planned it...they put poison on the end of the sword so that when Laertes stabs Hamlet, Hamlet dies. The motive also has to do with the fact that Laertes is avenging his father's (Polonius's) death, whom was killed by Hamlet.


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

Laertes conspires with King Claudius


What is Laertes afraid of?

He is afraid the overthrown suitor's parents will try to kill Odysseus.


As laertes and claudius discuss how to kill hamlet what does Gertrude bring?

Gertrude brings news of Ophelia's death to Laertes and Claudius as they plot against Hamlet. This revelation deeply affects Laertes, intensifying his desire for revenge against Hamlet, whom he holds responsible for his sister's tragic fate. The news serves as a catalyst for the unfolding conflict and further complicates the dynamics among the characters.


Who is plotting Hamlet's death?

Claudius and Laertes plot to kill Hamlet.


Does Laertes agree to Claudius' plot to kill Hamlet?

Hamlet didn't write any letters to Laertes--ah, you mean "Did Claudius read the letter Hamlet wrote to Claudius out loud to Laertes?" I confess that it is difficult to phrase this question so it is unambiguous. Yes, Claudius reads the letter he got from Hamlet out loud to Laertes and asks whether Laertes can explain it.


What is the motive for Claudius and Laertes to kill Hamlet?

They have different motives. Claudius wants to keep his crime a secret, and Laertes wants revenge for his father's death.


Who poisoned laerte's blade?

Laertes poisons his on blade in order to kill Hamlet.


In Hamlet who arrives in Elsinore hungry for revenge even to kill Claudius?

This would be Laertes.


How didn't anyone know Hamlet was going to kill king Claudius?

Claudius knew. That's why he conspired with Laertes to kill Hamlet first.


What is the plan between Claudius and Laertes in acene seven?

They planned to kill prince hamlet with a posioned foil