Derek S. Ross

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Term Paper Title	Derek S. Ross
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Derek S. Ross
Mr. Gilbrech
English 12A
Hamlet Paper
Hamlet v. Laertes
     Laertes and Hamlet, despite Laertes being decisive and Hamlet not, share many things in common.  These similarities include their desire for revenge, their love for Ophelia, and their respect for their fathers.  Also the families bear similarities, such as the distrust the father figures bear on each child as well as their ability to control, to some degree, the women in the families.
     Laertes and Hamlet both display impulsive reactions when angered. Once Laertes discovers his father has been murdered Laertes immediately assumes the murderer is Claudius. As a result of Laertes's speculation he instinctively moves to avenge Polonius's death. Laertes’s speech with Claudius provides insight into Laertes's mind displaying his desire for revenge at any cost. In contrast to Laertes speculation of his father's killer, Hamlet presumes the individual spying on his conversation with Gertrude is Claudius. Consequently, Hamlet consumed with rage automatically thrusts out attempting to kill Claudius, but instead strikes Polonius.  Hamlet’s and Laertes's hasty actions are incited by fury and frustration. Sudden anger prompts both Hamlet and Laertes to act spontaneously, giving little thought to the consequences of their actions.
      Hamlet and Laertes share a different but deep love and concern for Ophelia. Before his departure for France, Laertes provides lengthy advice to Ophelia pertaining to her relationship with Hamlet.  Laertes voices his concern of Hamlet's true intentions towards Ophelia and advises her to be wary of Hamlet's love.  Hamlet's strong love for Ophelia withers after she rejects his affinity; however, Hamlet's extensive love for Ophelia results in grave suffering for Hamlet once his affection becomes rejected. Hamlet's appearance decays due to this rejection.  The loss of Ophelia's love for Hamlet causes Polonius to believe Ophelia’s rejection caused Hamlet to go mad. Once Laertes learns of the death of his sister he is afflicted with sadness. In the same way, Hamlet is shocked and enraged over Ophelia's demise. Both Hamlet and Laertes are so profoundly distressed at the death of Ophelia they jump into her grave and fight each other.  Altho...

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