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Father/Son Relationships in Hamlet


This basic aspect of loyalty is one of two notable similarities to the other two families. The other is the level of risk involved in achieving revenge for his father. He is willing to sacrifice his reputation, wealth, and love for justice. "How weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable seem to me all the uses of this world!"(Hamlet, 1.2.133). At this point, Hamlet, believes he has nothing to lose, so his determination to enact avenge his father is steadfast. This eventually brings about his end, which relates him to Laertes course of vengeful action and differentiates him from Fortinbras. Hamlet undergoes a tragic end because he is the only one of the three to realize the importance of good leadership, but it is too late when he has his epiphany. Fortinbras commands to have Hamlet remembered like a soldier, which reveals his ignorance on the matter. .
             Laertes' relationship with Polonius evolves throughout the play. The distinct difference from the other two relationships is that Laertes is influenced by Polonius into his adulthood. Before leaving for Paris, Laertes is still being actively taught by Polonius on how to behave. To ensure that Laertes follows his advice, Polonius hires someone to spy on his son. This is telling towards Polonius' true nature, and while there may not be a significant amount of trust present between the two, it is evident that there is a strong sense of loyalty to each other, more so in Laertes than Polonius. After Polonius is accidentally killed by Hamlet, Laertes returns from Paris to seek revenge for his father. This is the point where his loyalty to his father materializes. Laertes also possesses the conviction that both Hamlet and Fortinbras have to do what is necessary to restore order and honor to their families. He engages in a plot with the King to kill Hamlet, even at the risk of his aristocratic status, because not only has he lost his father, but he has also lost his sister.


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