Ham vs Laertes
Hamlet and Laertes share a different but deep love and concern for Ophelia. Before his departure for France Laertes provideslengthy advice to Ophelia pertaining to her relationship with Hamlet. Laertes voices his concern of Hamlet's true intentions towards Ophelia and advices her to be wary of Hamlet's love. Laertes impresses upon Ophelia, Hamlet is a prince who most likely
Laertes further displayed his love for Ophelia during her funeral were he fought with Hamlet. In the same way, Hamlet is shocked and enraged over Ophelia'sdemise. 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.
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