Claudius isn't afraid of Laertes because he perceives him as a pawn in his greater political game, believing he can manipulate Laertes's anger towards Hamlet to serve his own ends. He underestimates Laertes's resolve and capability, viewing him merely as a young man seeking revenge rather than a genuine threat. Additionally, Claudius feels secure in his position as king and believes he can control the situation through cunning and deception.
Laertes accuses Claudius of killing his father Polonius in Act IV, Scene V.
Claudius wants money while Laertes wants the biddies.
Laertes' followers are riled up just before Laertes confronts Claudius. The followers want Laertes to be King instead of Claudius. As predicted, Claudius' throne is now in jeopardy due to the lack of support he is now getting from the kingdom's citizens.
Hamlet didn't write any letters to Laertes--ah, you mean "Did Claudius read the letter Hamlet wrote to Claudius out loud to Laertes?" I confess that it is difficult to phrase this question so it is unambiguous. Yes, Claudius reads the letter he got from Hamlet out loud to Laertes and asks whether Laertes can explain it.
First, Laertes stabs Hamlet with it. Then Hamlet takes it from Laertes and stabs Laertes with it. Then Hamlet stabs Claudius with it before forcing the poisoned wine down Claudius' throat.
His fencing.
Laertes
They have different motives. Claudius wants to keep his crime a secret, and Laertes wants revenge for his father's death.
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.
Laertes conspires with King Claudius
Polonius, Ophelia, Gertrude, Hamlet, Claudius, and Laertes.
In the church.