Ham vs Laertes

displayed his love for Ophelia during her funeral were he fought with

Hamlet. In the same way, Hamlet is shocked and enraged over Ophelia's

demise.

The loss of Ophelia's love for Hamlet instigates Polonius into

believing it has caused Hamlet to revert to antic disposition. Both Hamlet and Laertes are so profoundly distressed at the

death of Ophelia they jump into her grave and fight each other. Hamlet's strong love for Ophelia withers after she rejects

his affinity.

Although Hamlet and Laertes despised one another, they both loved

Ophelia. Hamlet's

appearance decays due to the rejection of his love for Ophelia("Pale

as his shirt, his knees knocking each other" Act 2, Scene 1, line 82). Hamlet's extensive love for Ophelia resulted in grave

suffering for Hamlet once his affection was rejected. Hamlet was infatuated with Ophelia which was obvious during

his constant anguish over her(in her rejection of Hamlet, and in her

death Hamlet suffered greatly). Once

Laertes learns of the death of his sister he is afflicted with

sadness. Laertes shared a strong brotherly love

for Ophelia which was evident in his advice to her.