... of the play. Claudius has a plan to kill Hamlet but it backfires at first and comes up with another one. Hamlet is sword fighting with Laertes and while this all happening te glass of poison that was intended to kill Hamlet from Claudius is drank by Gertrude and she dies. Then when ... Hamlet sees his mom die Laertes stabs him with a poison sword which Hamlet eventually stabs Laertes with also. As Laertes is dieing, he tells Hamlet that he is right and that Claudius did murder his father. When Hamlet hears ... finally avenging his father's death and not to long after collapses himself an...

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... however, tell Horatio to tell everyone that what he did was the right thing. Throughout the play, Hamlet constantly went after justice and honour, all while seeking his revenge. Finally, Laertes is used as a foil for Hamlet. Laertes' firm and enraged desire to avenge Polonius, stands in complete opposition to Hamlet's inactivity with respect to his own father's death ... . Laertes is the king's advisor's son, while Hamlet is next in line for the throne. They both act and feel differently towards the new king. Laertes obeys the new king, while Hamlet scorns and despises Claudius for what ...

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... by allowing the reader to truly understand the character of Hamlet. Through comparing the different characters and their character foils one is able to gain insight on Hamlet. Shakespeare uses Laertes, Fortinbras and Horartio as a means of comparison and contrast to Hamlet's character. Through examining the similarities and differences of these characters to Hamlet, the reader is able to better ... learn more about what Hamlet was thinking and what he was feeling. This provided more insight on Hamlet's character and gave a better understanding of Hamlet's downfall. Through the character...

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... 's characteristics are seen even more. Early in the play, Ophelia's tendency to be easily controlled is seen when she interacts with her brother Laertes and her father Polonius. Laertes begins by telling her that she should avoid Hamlet because he is after one thing and one thing only. Polonius then adds to this by ... she is dependent on others. She has been controlled for so long that life as she knows it is simply relying on others, mainly Polonius and Laertes. When Ophelia confides in her father that Hamlet came to her and was "mad for thy love" (89.86), Polonius devises a plan in or...

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... process of making him more ruthless by causing him to begin lying to people and start to deceive people into thinking he is crazy. When he fights Laertes he is at last ready to take charge of the situation. First Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, they help start Hamlet on the path to revenge for his fathers ... he is finally confronting someone instead of just planning and scheming. This is a necessary step in order for him to be able to kill Claudius. Second, Laertes, at the point when he and Hamlet fight, Hamlet has finally gathered up the courage to act on what he feels. He has stopped hi...

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... . It is based on the principle of an eye for an eye, but this principle is not always an clever theory to live by. Fortinbras, Laertes, and Hamlet were all looking to avenge the deaths of their fathers. They all acted on emotion, and this led to the downfall of two, and ... to kill Hamlet to avenge the death of his father. He and Claudius concoct a plot to kill Hamlet. Hamlet dies of wounds from the poisoned tipped sword Laertes used. " Hamlet, thou art slain The treacherous instrument is in thy, unbated and envenom'd- Hamlet was deeply sorrowed by his father's death. He spoke to ... f...

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... based on one mans quest for revenge. The story features several other people who wish revenge just as much as Hamlet, if not more! Laertes and Fortinbras contrast quite significantly from Hamlet despite the fact that their situations are very similar. Both of these have experienced death on a loved ... one, but vow to take revenge, and act upon it. For example, when Laertes finds out that Hamlet has killed his father, Polonius. His response to Claudius question differs considerably to Hamlet attitude. Claudius: "What would you undertake ... to show yourself in deed your father's son mo...

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... . The common reader has preconceived perceptions of a graveyard. Those opinions consist of mostly unpleasant thoughts and images. Before the graveyard, Shakespeare created a dramatic scene which consisted of Queen Gertrude telling Laertes that his sister, Ophelia had drowned. Gertrude says, "One woe doth tread upon another's heel, / So fast they follow. Your sister's drown ... "d Laertes" (4.7.163-164). Shakespeare has created a somber mood already which adds to 5.1 right off by talking about a graveyard. However, it is at this point that Shakespeare twists the play's mood. Act ... Haml...

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... everyone can see the ghost including Hortio.. He also has many violent outbursts towards his mother. One dialogue where Hamlet admits that he is mad is when he talks to Laertes before the duel. He says, "Give me your pardon, sir. I have done you wrong; But pardon't as you are a gentleman. This presence knows, And you must needs have heard, how ... I am punished with a sore distraction. What I have done that might your nature, honor, and exception roughly awake, I here proclaim was madness. Was't Hamlet wronged Laertes? Never Hamlet. And when he's not himself does wrong Laertes, then Ham...

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... in the way that he has done, and to the conception of which there is not even the smallest approach, except in some of the old romantic ballads.1 Her brother, Laertes, is a character we do incon-sistency HAMLET. Hamlet is splenetic and rash Hamlet: Son of the late King Hamlet of Denmark and nephew to the present King. Famous for the ... whether King Hamlet's Ghost told him the truth about his father's death. At the end of the play, Hamlet kills both Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (indirectly), Laertes and finally King Claudius before dying himself from a wound inflicted by Laertes. Horati...

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... when a character, who, through striking differences, similarities, and strong contrast, underscores the protagonist's distinctive characteristics. In the play Hamlet, Shakespeare uses the "foil" technique where the characters of Fortinbras and Laertes serve as ones to Hamlet. To understand how Shakespeare intends to use this technique, first it is important have an in-depth comprehension of the characters that are used in ... , and forceful person. " Ham. It will be short: the interim is mine; And a man's life is no more than to say One. But I am very sorry, good Horatio, That to Laertes...

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... theme of deception, and how its use by one or more characters leads to their downfall. In Act One; Scene Two, Polonius explicitly stated this theme when he said to Laertes; "By indirections find directions out". Each major character in Hamlet, in his or her own way, provided an example of this theme. By using deceit the characters in "Hamlet" employed ... he had created began to control him. This can be seen in Act 5: Scene Two when Hamlet speaks of himself to Laertes: " I here proclaim [my] madness If Hamlet from himself be ta'en away, / And when he's not himself, does wrong Laertes, /...

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... the audience should have no trouble in identifying and examining it. The protagonist of the play, Hamlet, suffers the fate of death by poison. He enters a fencing match with Laertes, and Laertes poisons the tip of his sword. When Hamlet is cut by it, his end begins. On that very note, the cup that Claudius offers Hamlet, to drink from, is also ... among the same flower garlands that she gathered, earlier. Vengeance is one of the motives used by characters in the play to carry out their actions. When Hamlet kills Polonius, Laertes exacts revenge on him using the tip of the poisoned sword...

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We are introduced to the character of Ophelia in Act1, scene 3. She is a beautiful young girl who is daughter to Polonius, sister to Laertes and Hamlet's lover. She is a feeble minded girl who is easily moulded by the more powerful opinions and desires of others. She is influenced the most by the thoughts of ... her father and brother. This can be seen through out the play, especially in Act 1 scene3 . In this scene we find laertes warning Ophelia of Hamlet's love. He instructs her to regard his love as something which is unlikely to last and potentially dangerous. Ophelia promises to bear hi...

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... , Hamlet did love Ophelia in not only the play, but in both movies. The whole play, no matter how you slice it, comes down to the final sword fight between Laertes and Hamlet. Mel Gibson made this scene seem real. He was able to act out the duel perfectly, and even threw in a little comedy by prancing around the platform like ... a joker. After he and Laertes had both been poisoned, and the Queen died, he looked truly mad when he went after the King. This is a far cry from the portrayal by the second movie. Hamlet ... and Laertes have their sword fight, as they did in the play, but it i...

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... Queen of Denmark, that is Hamlet's mother. There is also, Polonius, which is Lord Chamberlain under Claudius. He also has a daughter Ophelia, otherwise known as Hamlet's love. Ophelia has a brother Laertes. Horatio is Hamlet's schoolmate and loyal friend. The last major character in the play is the Ghost of King Hamlet ("Sir" 438-439). In the play, Horatio is invited to ... he sees the Prince of Denmark, which just died. Horatio tells Hamlet what happened and then Hamlet confesses his upset feelings of his mother remarrying after his father's death. Meanwhile, Laertes and Polonius tell ...

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... ghost including Horatio, Bernardo, and Marcellus. He is also has many violent outbursts towards his mother. One dialogue where Hamlet admits that he is mad is when he talks to Laertes before the duel. "Give me your pardon, sir. I have done you wrong; But pardon't as you are a gentleman. This presence knows, And you must needs have heard, how I am punished ... with a sore distraction. What I have done that might your nature, honor, and exception roughly awake, I here proclaim was madness. Was't Hamlet wronged Laertes? Never Hamlet. And when he's not himself does wrong Laertes, then Hamle...

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... but doesn't protest. Hamlet is winning the match when Gertrude drinks from the poisoned cup that Claudius has prepared for Hamlet. Laertes then wounds Hamlet with a poisoned rapier. Hamlet then forces an exchange of rapiers and Hamlet wounds Laertes. As Gertrude dies, Laertes, himself dying, discloses his and Claudius's plot against Hamlet. Hamlet then kills Claudius while dying. Before Hamlet dies, he asks ... ...

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... also, which is ultimately is deceit. He always wants to keep up the appearance of a loving and caring person. Polonius appears like a man who loves and cares about his son, Laertes. Polonius speaks to his son with advice that sounds sincere, but in reality it is rehearsed, hollow, and without feeling. Polonius gives his advice only to appear to be the ... : "The best actors in the world, either for tragedy, comedy, history, pastoral, pastoral-comical, historical-pastoral, tragical-historical, tragical-comical-historical-pastoral- (2.2.361). In Act One Polonius gives his son Laertes his b...

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... assistant, has a preoccupation with appearance. He always wants to keep up the appearance of a loving and caring person. Polonius seems to be a man who loves and cares about his son, Laertes. Polonius gives his son advice that sounds sincere but in reality it's rehearsed, hollow and without feeling. Polonius gives his advice only to appear to be the loving caring father ... , And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. Farewell; my blessing season this in thee!"(Act 1) Polonius gives his son Laertes his blessing to go away, he sends a spy to follow ...

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... to do in that situation. Later, when Hamlet discovers that he has accidentally killed Polonius, he is sorry for what he has done. Hamlet even gives a formal apology to Laertes when Laertes returns from France. Hamlet feels very guilty for having killed Polonius, especially when it causes Ophelia to become mad and later commit suicide. If Hamlet is truly mad and not ... ...

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... true. Hamlet, at first was not sure if Claudius murdered his father because he was always depressed. His "mouse trap" was short-termed and Hamlet had gained confidence easily. When Laertes and others thought that his madness was because of love, Hamlet even harshly rejected Ophelia, whom he dearly loved. " you should not have believed me I loved you not" (3.1.118-120 ... was more for protection than it was for revenge. Without even thinking twice, Hamlet killed the King right after the truth came out. In the end, the Queen dies and Laertes admits that the King had poisoned the wine and ...

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... that his failure costs him not only his life, but also his mother's. In the final scene, Hamlet duels with Laertes, who has conspired with the King to kill Hamlet. In the King's attempt to kill Hamlet, he accidentally poisons the Queen. Laertes delivers the fatal wound to Hamlet with a sword dipped in a deadly poison and it is only with his final ... ...

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... proof to justify the revenge. In the end Hamlet seeks revenge without giving mercy to anyone that gets in his path. Also in the play there are other characters; Ophelia, Laertes, and Fortinbras that undergo the same quest to seek revenge for their respective father's deaths, but go about in different routes. Ophelia, whose father was killed by Hamlet, was overwhelmed ... , not only by the death of her father but also by a predicament pertaining to her love life. She could not bare the pressure and became crazy and drowned accidentally. Laertes, Ophelia's brother, did not sit back and pro...

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... , it's just a matter of time before he kills him. But Hamlet's own anger will come back and haunt him in the final scenes of the play when he fights with Laertes. Laertes ends up poisoning Hamlet with a cut from the sword during the fight. Therefore Hamlet's frustration and madness will overcome him in the end when a fight which was drawn on by ... ...

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