The Laertes in Hamlet doesn't do this. Are you thinking of some other Laertes?
No, Laertes was the father of King Odysseus of Ithaca.
It's an odd sentence, isn't it? Laertes has just been asking the king, Claudius, for permission to leave Denmark and go back to France. Claudius asks Polonius if he is in agreement, and Polonius says he is. Accordingly, Claudius gives permission. But the words he uses are "Take thy fair hour, Laertes. Time be thine and thy best graces spend it at thy will." Instead of giving him permission, he says he is giving him an hour, some time. This would be the right thing to say if Laertes was saying, "Your majesty, I know I have to leave for Paris but do you think I could have an hour to say goodbye to my father and sister?" Then it would make sense to reply "Take your hour. That time is yours to spend as you will." It should be noted that in the First Quarto version of the play, Claudius says simply, "With all our heart, Laertes. Fare thee well." Did Shakespeare revise the line thinking to revise those of Laertes and Polonius as well, but either didn't get around to it, or changed his mind and then didn't change Claudius's line back? It's a mystery.
to get a life
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved.
Claudius wants money while Laertes wants the biddies.
Reynaldo is a spy who is supposed to spy on Laertes.
At line 202 in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Laertes is preparing to leave for France, expressing his desire to return to his studies and distance himself from the turmoil in Denmark following his father's death. He is concerned for his sister Ophelia and warns her about getting too close to Hamlet, emphasizing the importance of guarding her heart. Laertes's actions reflect his protective nature and foreshadow the conflicts that will unfold as the play progresses.
When Laertes returns from France, the people of Denmark, particularly the royal court, are quite concerned about the political situation. His return is marked by a sense of urgency and tension, as he seeks to confront King Claudius regarding his father's death. The citizens are also aware of the growing unrest and the potential for conflict within the royal family, particularly with Hamlet's actions and the implications of Laertes' motivations. Overall, Laertes' arrival heightens the drama and foreshadows further turmoil in the kingdom.
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.
They invaded Denmark in 1940, and left in 1945.
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The Laertes in Hamlet doesn't do this. Are you thinking of some other Laertes?
He doesn't. He breaks into Claudius's chamber to demand justice for his father's death. Hamlet breaks into Ophelia's chamber for . . . well, we aren't entirely sure. Maybe he wanted to catch her in her underwear.
No, Laertes was an argonaut and a mortal man.
In Shakespeare's "Hamlet," Laertes arrives home from France. He returns to Denmark to mourn the death of his father, Polonius, who has been killed by Hamlet. Laertes' arrival sets off a series of events that lead to confrontations between him and Hamlet, ultimately contributing to the play's tragic conclusion.
Laertes is the father of Odysseus in the Iliad and the Odyssey. Laertes is also a character in the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare.