... 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 ... Laertes into thinking he is not a good fencer, who then underestimates his opponent and thinks he could rely on his skills (and poison) to kill Hamlet, but, alas, they both die as a result of their flaws (too much thin...

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