Ham vs Laertes

             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 advices her to be wary of Hamlet's love. Laertes impresses upon
             Ophelia, Hamlet is a prince who most likely will have an arranged
             marriage. Hamlet's strong love for Ophelia withers after she rejects
             his affinity. Hamlet's extensive love for Ophelia resulted in grave
             suffering for Hamlet once his affection was rejected. 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).
             The loss of Ophelia's love for Hamlet instigates Polonius into
             believing it has caused Hamlet to revert to antic disposition. 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.
             Although Hamlet and Laertes despised one another, they both loved
             Ophelia. 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). Laertes shared a strong brotherly love
             for Ophelia which was evident in his advice to her. Laertes further
             displayed his love for Ophelia during her funeral were he fought with
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