Laertes and Hamlet

Laertes and Hamlet Laertes and Hamlet both display impulsive reactions when angered. Once Laertes discovers his father has been murdered, he immediately assumes the slayer is Claudius. As a result of Laertes' speculation, he instinctively moves to avenge Polonius' death. "To hell, allegiance! Vows, to the blackest devil! Conscience and grace, to the profoundest pit! I dare damnation: to this point I stand, that both worlds I give to negligence, let come what comes; only …

…at the death of his father and boldly seeks vengeance against Claudius. Momentary rage overcomes Laertes and Hamlet, which prompts them to act spontaneously. Hamlet and Laertes both have a strong love for Ophelia. Hamlet and Laertes hold a high admiration for their fathers and are willing to even kill the king to enact revenge. Both characters exercise a dominating attitude toward females. In conclusion, although Hamlet and Laertes are adversaries, they share several characteristics.