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Hamlet's and Laertes's differences are most evident in their personalities. To begin with, the single biggest difference between the characters of Hamlet and Laertes is the fact that Hamlet is a thinker - for that matter, an over-thinker. Until the very last act of the play, Hamlet is plagued by procrastination. Although he is extremely motivated by the story of his late father's ghost, Hamlet sits to think about mortality and the usefulness of killing the king. For instance, Hamlet's most famous speech appears in Act III, scene i, lines 62-94, and in it he ponders whether or not it is better to live an unhappy life or to face the unknown beyond of death. His thinking generally renders him inactive. Standing in stark contrast to Hamlet's thinking-not-action style, Laertes moves quickly and acts rashly in his anger, choosing to act first and apologize later. This is made apparent in act V, when he speaks "I am justly killed with mine own treachery." (Scene ii, line 323) immediately after he falls. Laertes quick action and lack of though also leads to another contradiction in his and Hamlet's personalities. Laertes is significantly more obedient then Hamlet. While Laertes listens carefully to both his father's and Claudius's words, Hamlet often defies and even goes so far as to manipulate Claudius. Hamlet's character is much deeper than Laertes. He is more intelligent, which results in Hamlet's quick wit and sarcasm. Undoubtedly, Hamlet's and Laertes's personalities are considerably different.
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∙ 12y agoHamlet is more thoughtfull before his actions. Well Laertes wants to take action right away. So, the difference between the two is that Hamlet is more patient than Laertes. Hamlet is actually too patient when he could have took action right away as King Claudius confessed his sins. He stays around long enough to think that Claudius is truly confessing. Claudius later says my words fly up: but I stay down with my thoughts therefore I'm still a villain. Well that's what he meant, it wasn't said exactlly like that.
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∙ 11y agoHamlet refuses to kill Claudius when he is praying. Laertes says he will "cut [Hamlet's] throat i' th' church." Hamlet wants his revenge to be in harmony with the teachings of religion. Laertes doesn't care.
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∙ 11y agoAll of their fathers were killed, Fortinbras Sr. by Hamlet Sr., Hamlet Sr. by Claudius, and Polonius by Hamlet Jr.
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How does Laetres die in Hamlet?
Laertes annoints his sword in order to poison Hamlet, however at somepoint in the match (after Laertes poisons Hamlet, but before Hamlet is killed by the poison), Laertes and Hamlet switch swords and Hamlet also poisons Laertes.
What kills laertes?
Laertes is killed by the poisoned sword that he originally killed Hamlet with. After wounding Hamlet with the poisoned sword, the swords are switched and Hamlet wounds Laertes with the poisoned sword.
Who had the poisoned blade in hamlet?
First, Laertes stabs Hamlet with it. Then Hamlet takes it from Laertes and stabs Laertes with it. Then Hamlet stabs Claudius with it before forcing the poisoned wine down Claudius' throat.
Both Hamlet's and Laertes's fathers were murdered How did the reactions of Laertes and Hamlet differ?
Hamlet thought a lot about avenging his father's murder, but Laertes acted on his desire to avenge his father's murder.
How are Hamlet and leartes brothers?
Hamlet and Laertes become brothers when Hamlets mom get's married to Laertes's father Cladious.
When was Laertes - Hamlet - created?
Laertes - Hamlet - was created in 1600.
How does Laetres die in Hamlet?
Laertes annoints his sword in order to poison Hamlet, however at somepoint in the match (after Laertes poisons Hamlet, but before Hamlet is killed by the poison), Laertes and Hamlet switch swords and Hamlet also poisons Laertes.
What kills laertes?
Laertes is killed by the poisoned sword that he originally killed Hamlet with. After wounding Hamlet with the poisoned sword, the swords are switched and Hamlet wounds Laertes with the poisoned sword.
Who had the poisoned blade in hamlet?
First, Laertes stabs Hamlet with it. Then Hamlet takes it from Laertes and stabs Laertes with it. Then Hamlet stabs Claudius with it before forcing the poisoned wine down Claudius' throat.
Both Hamlet's and Laertes's fathers were murdered How did the reactions of Laertes and Hamlet differ?
Hamlet thought a lot about avenging his father's murder, but Laertes acted on his desire to avenge his father's murder.
Where do Hamlet and Laertes fight in Hamlet?
In Ophelia's grave.
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 does laertes wear rags and not bathe?
The Laertes in Hamlet doesn't do this. Are you thinking of some other Laertes?
Who is Laertes in hamlet play?
Laertes is the son of Polonius and the brother of Ophelia.
How are Hamlet and leartes brothers?
Hamlet and Laertes become brothers when Hamlets mom get's married to Laertes's father Cladious.
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.
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.
