Parallels
In Hamlet by William Shakespeare, the importance of characters Laertes and Fortinbras have been an issue that's discussed and analyzed by many literary critics. Hamlet, Laertes and Fortinbras are parallel characters in the play. Laertes and Fortinbras are often use by Shakespeare to compare the actions and emotions of Hamlet throughout the play. "They are also important in Hamlet as they are imperative to the plot of the play and the final resolution" (Nardo, 88). Shakespeare placed these three men: Hamlet, Laertes and Fortinbras into similar circumstances, which is, to avenge for their fathers' deaths. The main difference between the three is the way that each of them comes to grief of their fathers' deaths and the way they planned their vengeance. "Laertes is a mirror to Hamlet. Shakespeare has made them similar in many aspects to provide a greater base for comparison when avenging their respective fathers' deaths" (Nardo, 90). Both Hamlet and Laertes love Ophelia in different ways. Hamlet wishes Ophelia to become his wife, Laertes loves Ophelia as a sister. Hamlet is a scholar at Wittenberg; Laertes is also a scholar at France. Both were brought up under this royal family of Denmark. And both are admir
But Hamlet seemed to me is much more a scholar than a soldier. Claudius and Gertrude noticed and commented on his unhappiness, however, Hamlet hides his feelings so well, it was not until his first soliloquy that we as audiences learned the depth of his suffering. Fortinbras' ability to act upon reason and not emotion is one of the most significant differences he has with Hamlet. Contrasting to Laertes' quick response, Hamlet procrastinates. Laertes again is fast to action, he wants immediate revenge for Polonius. However, despite the impulsive actions of Laertes in challenging of a duel with Hamlet, Laertes is without the cruelty and spitefulness of Hamlet. Hamlet has been at the University of Wittenberg, . We see the same contrast between Laertes and Hamlet again when they avenge their fathers' deaths. Laertes responded immediately to the death. Fortinbras therefore, is the midpoint of the two extremes; his ability to reason and the act upon the reason has resulted in his possession of both lands and throne he set out to avenge. He is still observed by Claudius and Gertrude to be wearing . Claudius manipulates him into becoming an ally to kill Hamlet. From the way Fortinbras quickly gathers his army and his intent to attack Poland, we can see that indeed he is an energetic vigorous leader with clear ambitions± (Nardo, 105). Revenge was the driving force behind both characters' actions and it led to their eventual down fall.
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