Some characters differ from each others traits and some have so much in common that it

is hard to believe that they are rivals. This rivalry is present between the two characters of

Hamlet and Laertes. These two characters are enemies but have similar qualities and

intentions in the play, leaving one difference. Hamlet’s approach in taking revenge

towards Claudius for killing his father was very slow because he pondered a lot. Where

for Laertes, his act of taking revenge towards Hamlet was very quick and forceful, not

wasting any time. The similarities are that they both appeared to lose control and go mad

because of their fathers’ and Ophelias’ death they both seek out revenge for the person

who killed their fathers. These similarities and differences can be further explained in the

After the deaths of Hamlets and Laertes’ fathers, both sons had different methods

of taking out the action of revenge. Once Laertes found out the news that Hamlet killed

his father, he wasted no time in thinking of killing Hamlet would send him to hell or if it

and that he has no mercy for Hamlet. The only thing on Laertes’ mind is killing Hamlet

killed him, which would happen to be his uncle. Therefore she is the source for his hatred

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