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In a sense, they do not care about the outcome of the duel. The duel is a smokescreen to give Laertes an opportunity to be within arm's length of Hamlet with a pointy poisoned sword, and with some kind of excuse when Hamlet is killed as a result. Hamlet was, in fact, winning the duel and would have won the bet for Claudius, but that doesn't matter.
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What important realizations that Laertes reach during the duel with Hamlet?
Laertes didn't have any "important realisations" during his duel with Hamlet. The duel only took place as a means for Claudius to have Hamlet killed, disguised as Laertes' need to seek satisfaction for the deaths of his father and sister. Laertes had forgiven Hamlet, but needed to uphold his reputation and honour, hence the duel.
Does Claudius plan to have Hamlet killed in a duel with Laertes?
Laertes plans on killing Hamlet by challenging him to a duel. Laertes will have a sharper blade than needed, and this blade will have posion on it, so if Hamlet gets cut during the battle, he will die. If Laertes fails, King Claudius will posion Hamlet at dinner following the duel.
What is Laertes downfall?
Laertes' downfall in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" stems from his impulsive nature and desire for revenge. After the death of his father, Polonius, and the madness of his sister Ophelia, Laertes seeks vengeance against Hamlet without fully considering the consequences of his actions. His hasty decision to engage in a duel with Hamlet, influenced by Claudius's manipulation, ultimately leads to his demise, illustrating the tragic consequences of unchecked emotion and revenge.
What will laertes anoint his sword with?
Laertes will anoint his sword with poison. In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," he plans to use this deadly poison in a duel with Hamlet to ensure that he can kill him, as part of his plot for revenge for the death of his father, Polonius. The poison on the blade represents the treachery and deceit that permeate the play.
Who kills Hamlet in Act V?
The poisoned tip of Laertes' blade cuts Hamlet in their duel in Act V; thus Laertes is the direct cause of Hamlet's death.
When does Hamlet duel Laertes?
does* and it's a duel that was set up before by Laertes and Claudius to kill Hamlet. For Laertes because Claudius told him that Hamelt murdered his brother and for Claudius so Hamlet doesn't spill the secret that Claudius murdered Senior Hamlet.
What important realizations that Laertes reach during the duel with Hamlet?
Laertes didn't have any "important realisations" during his duel with Hamlet. The duel only took place as a means for Claudius to have Hamlet killed, disguised as Laertes' need to seek satisfaction for the deaths of his father and sister. Laertes had forgiven Hamlet, but needed to uphold his reputation and honour, hence the duel.
Who tells Hamlet that Laertes has challenged him to a duel?
They both died, though Laertes died first. During the duel, Laertes cuts Hamlet with the sword that has poison on it, but when they accidently drop their swords they got mixed up and got each others sword. Hamlet then cuts Laertes with the sword that has poison on it.
How does laertes do after he finds out his father died?
Laertes initially seeks revenge for his father's death by returning to Denmark and joining with Claudius to plot against Hamlet. However, he eventually realizes the truth about Claudius's betrayal and seeks redemption by reconciling with Hamlet and apologizing for his actions. Ultimately, Laertes dies in the final duel with Hamlet.
How many people died in hamlet in act 5?
In Act 5 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," a total of six characters die. These include Hamlet, Laertes, King Claudius, Queen Gertrude, and two other characters: Polonius and Ophelia, who are already dead by this act. The act culminates in a duel that leads to the deaths of Hamlet and Laertes, as well as the poisoning of Claudius and Gertrude.
Does Claudius plan to have Hamlet killed in a duel with Laertes?
Laertes plans on killing Hamlet by challenging him to a duel. Laertes will have a sharper blade than needed, and this blade will have posion on it, so if Hamlet gets cut during the battle, he will die. If Laertes fails, King Claudius will posion Hamlet at dinner following the duel.
Why does Hamlet attack Laertes?
"Osric did not "get" Hamlet and Laertes to fight. He stood by as a referee in the duel between the two adversaries. He called out the "hits". They duelled because Laertes believed that Hamlet was responsible for the death of his sister Ophelia and wished to avenge it. This belief had been fostered by Claudius who saw a way of having Hamlet killed as he knew that Claudius had murdered his - Hamlet's - father." This is almost correct. Indeed Osric was not the cause of Hamlet and Laertes duel, the King was the one who came up with this idea because he found it the easiest way to have Hamlet killed without the suspect of foul play. But Laertes agreed to the duel not only because he believed Hamlet's madness caused Ophelia to also go mad ultimately killing her, he also dueled because of Hamlet's cold blooded murder of his father Polonius...just wanted to add that Polonius had two reasons for wanting to duel Hamlet.
Who killed Gertrude in Hamlet?
Technically, King Cladius Kills Gertrude in Hamlet, but not intentionally. King Cladius poisons the wine for Hamlet to drink but he refuses it to keep fencing Laertes but when hamlet makes the second strike the Queen wants to drink to him and when she does she drinks from the poisoned cup and dies.
Who demanded a duel with hamlet because of the death of his father and sister?
Laertes
What is Laertes downfall?
Laertes' downfall in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" stems from his impulsive nature and desire for revenge. After the death of his father, Polonius, and the madness of his sister Ophelia, Laertes seeks vengeance against Hamlet without fully considering the consequences of his actions. His hasty decision to engage in a duel with Hamlet, influenced by Claudius's manipulation, ultimately leads to his demise, illustrating the tragic consequences of unchecked emotion and revenge.
What is the union Claudius promises to put in the cup at line 210 and perhaps does not put into the cup until after line 225?
In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," the union Claudius refers to is likely the poison he plans to add to the cup intended for Hamlet during the duel with Laertes. This poison serves as a deadly trick to ensure Hamlet's demise, representing Claudius's deceit and treachery. It is suggested that Claudius may not put the poison in the cup until after line 225, highlighting his manipulative nature and the unfolding tension of the scene. This act underscores the play's themes of betrayal and revenge.
How do the eight die in Hamlet?
Polonius is killed when Hamlet is arguing with his mother Gertrude and Polonius is hiding behind an arras. When his mother calls for help, he also calls and Hamlet stabs him through the arras beliving that it is Claudius hiding behind it. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are recruited by Claudius after Hamlet kills Polonius to escort Hamlet to England along with a letter for the King of England to have him killed. Hamlet finds and rewrites the letter instructing them to be killed instead. Their ship is attacked and Hamlet returns to England leaving them to go to their deaths in England. Ohphelia, Hamlet's girlfriend, commits suicide when she discovers that Hamlet killed her father Polonius. Gertrude drinks from a poisoned cup that Claudius had prepared for Hamlet to kill him. Laertes takes part in a duel with Hamlet and scratches him with a poisoned sword - poisoned by Claudius. However, later in the duel the swords are switched and Hamlet stabs Laertes with the poisoned sword, killing him. Claudius is forced to drink poison by Hamlet for revenge of killing both his mother and father. Hamlet dies after being scratched by the poisoned sword.
