... go about their actions in different ways, both characters are admired by the common people of Denmark, afflicted by the deaths of their fathers, and affected by each of their own moral capacities; therefore, highlighting each other's characteristics throughout the play. Caught in the spur of the moment, Hamlet murders Polonius and causes an outbreak of emotions in Denmark. King Claudius ... each other, but Laertes is the first to die, parting with the words "Exchange forgiveness with me, noble Hamlet. Mine and my father's death come not upon thee, nor thine on me" (Act V, Scene II) and ...

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