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.
It illustrates Laertes close relationship to Ophelia.
to get a life
Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes.
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.
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?
It illustrates Laertes close relationship to Ophelia.
Laertes is the son of Polonius and the brother of Ophelia.
to get a life
In Ophelia's grave.
Laertes jumps into the grave
Both Laertes and Hamlet.
Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes.
Ophelia is the daughter of Polonius (the king's main advisor), the sister of Laertes, and the beloved of Hamlet.
She tells him that Ophelia has drowned.
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.
Polonius is the chief counselor to the king, and also the father of Ophelia and Laertes.
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.