... Hamlet is a man of thought while Laertes is a man of action. Despite their opposing personalities, both had the same desire to take revenge for their fathers whom they shared deep love and respect for, although the method of carrying out this desire was immensely different. Hamlet, upon knowing the truth from the ghost, weeps and vows to take revenge, then proceeds to ... ...

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... to provide answers for the character's mysteries. However, just as critical interpretations gain favor throughout history, Gertrude's perceived corruption can be validly interpreted as motivated solely by sincere innate human desire. She acts as Hamlet's foil regarding motives throughout the closet scene, where her initially empowered state rebukes accusations of sexual corruption. This is emphasized through her perplexing at her son ... ...

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