... losing her honour and her self respect, for taking such a step for a man who she knows cannot and will not make his own decisions. Laertes also had another reason for which he didn't want Ophelia to keep any relations with Hamlet for which he somewhat manipulated his talk with her, as ... to believe or disbelieve in Hamlet s sayings knowing that his situation will not allow him to keep his word. Shakespeare suggested this agenda of the character Laertes to the audience which is a lesson for most of the people , so that they don't fall for affectionate behaviour of rich people because th...

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... are other reference that re-in force the fact that Hamlet is oppressed and is forced to comply is ways that may not be of his choice. Such as when Laertes (who has known Hamlet at length) is talking to Ophelia and in referring to Hamlet says; " His will is not his own, For he himself is subject to birth" Act ... Hamlet uses ironic humour in an attempt to show his compliance. While Hamlets attempts adhere to the expected behaviour set upon him, He may still be seen to rebel as Laertes says in his speech to Ophelia " Be wary then, best safety lies in fear: Youth to itself rebels, though n...

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• Grade Level: High School

... at this point in the play. The third delay was the fact that he got side tracked. He accidentally killed Polonius which created a whole new problem with the fact that Laertes now wanted Hamlet dead. After he commit this murder he was also sent off and unable to see the king for another few weeks until he could finally do the ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School