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The text does not say for certain. Certainly Ophelia is treated like a child whereas Laertes is treated like someone more mature, but this may not be a true indication of their respective ages. Polonius and Laertes (and Hamlet for that matter) treat Ophelia as if she has no mind of her own, no capability of acting on her own. And indeed this appears to be the case, but it may be because she has always been treated like that, not because she is young.
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What is the effect of Laertes talk with Ophelia in scene 3 to ACT 1?
It illustrates Laertes close relationship to Ophelia.
What does Laertes insructs Ophelia to stay from?
Laertes instructs Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet because he believes that Hamlet will not be able to marry Ophelia even if he really does love her.
What is the attitude and values laertes gives to ophelia and polonius gives to laertes?
to get a life
Who died in Hamlet?
Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes.
What is Hamlet's response to these actions of laertes?
Which of Laertes' actions are we talking about? His leaping into Ophelia's grave? His statement that in terms of honour he remains aloof? His stabbing Hamlet with an unbated sword?
What is the effect of Laertes talk with Ophelia in scene 3 to ACT 1?
It illustrates Laertes close relationship to Ophelia.
Who is Laertes in hamlet play?
Laertes is the son of Polonius and the brother of Ophelia.
What does Laertes insructs Ophelia to stay from?
Laertes instructs Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet because he believes that Hamlet will not be able to marry Ophelia even if he really does love her.
What is the attitude and values laertes gives to ophelia and polonius gives to laertes?
to get a life
Where do Hamlet and Laertes fight in Hamlet?
In Ophelia's grave.
Who jumps into Ophelia's grave?
Both Laertes and Hamlet.
What happens at Ophelia's funeral?
Laertes jumps into the grave
Who died in Hamlet?
Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes.
Who is Ophelia from Hamlet?
Ophelia is the daughter of Polonius (the king's main advisor), the sister of Laertes, and the beloved of Hamlet.
What news does the queen bring to laertes?
She tells him that Ophelia has drowned.
What book did Ophelia star in?
That character Ophelia is a central person in the Shakespeare classic Hamlet. Potentially married to Hamlet, Ophelia is the sister of Laertes who kills Hamlet.
Does hamlet think that his love for ophelia was greater than laertes?
He says as much. "I loved Ophelia! Forty thousand brothers with all their quantity of love could not make up my sum." Of course, whether he really believes it or is trying to make fun of Laertes' pomposity is another matter.
