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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.
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 does laertes force his way in and what does he want in act 4 of hamlet?
He wants to get at Claudius, who he blames for his father's death. The crowd backing him are shouting "Laertes shall be king", so the idea is that he will replace Claudius, after he kills him to revenge the death of Polonius. But Laertes is far too dimwitted to be king, and Claudius outwits him without difficulty.
Why is the King worried about Laertes return?
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
Hamlet's delay in avenging his father's death is an example of what kind of conflict?
It is man vs. self.
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.
How do you put avenging in a sentence?
I was avenging after the death of a family member.
With whom does Laertes conspire to get revenge on hamlet for the death of his father?
Laertes conspires with King Claudius
What is an avenging angel?
An avenging angel is an angel that would fight to the death over a loss or past trauma, I haven't heard a religion that has this.
Who did laertes blame for polonius death?
Laertes blamed Prince Hamlet for Polonius' death. He sought revenge against Hamlet for killing his father, believing him to be responsible for the tragedy.
Does hamlet ever give up on avenging his fathers death?
Never. He said he'd do it if it was the last thing he did, and as it happened it was the last thing he did. He did give up on trying to force an opportunity, deciding instead to wait for an opportunity to present itself.
Who demanded a duel with hamlet because of the death of his father and sister?
Laertes
Who is plotting Hamlet's death?
Claudius and Laertes plot to kill Hamlet.
Who comes home from France distraught when he hears of his father's death?
Laertes.
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.
A tragic shakespherean hero?
Hamlet , since after avenging his fathes death , he also dies
Why does laertes force his way in and what does he want in act 4 of hamlet?
He wants to get at Claudius, who he blames for his father's death. The crowd backing him are shouting "Laertes shall be king", so the idea is that he will replace Claudius, after he kills him to revenge the death of Polonius. But Laertes is far too dimwitted to be king, and Claudius outwits him without difficulty.
